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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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02 Dec 2025 at 16:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council, a sub-central government authority located at City Hall, College Green, Bristol, has concluded a direct procurement process for services within the Health and Social Work industry category. This contract, titled "Social Care or Education Placement," with an overall value of £332,103.51, commenced on 10th November 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. As part of a light-touch regime, the procurement method was conducted directly and below the threshold without competition. The contract award was signed on 9th November 2025, with contract details published on 2nd December 2025. The awarded supplier, Vals Place Limited, operates out of Manchester and provides services in the United Kingdom, focusing on Bristol as the delivery region.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in Health and Social Work services, particularly those familiar with executing social care or educational placements. The decision to employ a direct procurement approach, circumventing competitive bids, may allow for faster relationship building with sub-central government authorities such as Bristol City Council. Large firms with the capacity to deliver specialised services under a time-sensitive contract could find new avenues for growth. Establishing connections with local governments can enhance business credibility and offer prospects for future partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1915

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed48
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079058-2025
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
£332,103 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 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

VALS PLACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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