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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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01 Dec 2025 at 17:13

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has finalised a public procurement contract titled "Social Care or Education Placement". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on health and social work services, and is designated as a "light touch" procurement under direct method, which is below threshold and proceeded without competition. The contract pertains to the UK region identified as UKK11. The award was granted to Methodist Homes and is currently active, with the contract spanning from 24th October 2025 to 31st March 2030. The total contract value amounts to £229,114.29. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, is completed as of 1st December 2025.

This contract presents growth opportunities for large organisations involved in health and social work services. With a focus on social care and educational placements, businesses specialising in such sectors in the South-West of England, particularly those capable of delivering below-threshold services, could find valuable opportunities. Organisations similar to Methodist Homes, which holds the contract, may find this a significant avenue to establish and expand their service offerings in partnership with public sector bodies like Bristol City Council.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1902

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078661-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£229,114 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.request@bristol.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METHODIST HOMES

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