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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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02 Dec 2025 at 16:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed its procurement process for a contract titled "Social Care or Education Placement," which falls under the health and social work services category. The procurement was carried out using a direct method, specifically below threshold without competition, aligning with the UK's light touch regime. The award phase concluded with WILLOW TREE SUPPORT SERVICES LTD being selected as the supplier, primarily serving the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £28,350.30 and running from 29th October 2025 to 31st March 2026, highlights Bristol City Council’s commitment to enhancing social care services in its locality.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social services sector, particularly those located in or near the South West of England. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing tailored social care or educational placements could find similar procurements a fruitful avenue for expansion. With Bristol City Council's focus on direct procurement in specialised sectors, businesses can leverage their niche capabilities to secure future contracts, thereby facilitating business growth and contributing to the public sector's delivery of essential services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1913

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079054-2025
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
SME

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
£28,350 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
29 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

WILLOW TREE SUPPORT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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