Award

Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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08 Dec 2025 at 16:22

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Social Care or Education Placement". The tendering process was executed under a direct procurement method, specifically designed for below-threshold procurements without competition. This contract, categorised under the 'services' industry, particularly targets health and social work services (CPV code 85000000). The contract award was made to ANCHOR COMMUNITY SUPPORT LTD, an SME based in Bristol, United Kingdom, with associated services to be delivered in the UKK1 region. The agreement was officially signed on 8th December 2025, with service provision scheduled to commence on 13th December 2025 and continue until 31st March 2030. The total contract value is set at GBP 29,605.71.

This procurement process creates significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in health, social work, or education services, as it prioritises contracts below the competitive threshold, potentially reducing barriers to entry for smaller businesses. Companies focused on delivering specialised or niche social care and educational services will find this contract particularly aligned with their expertise. The successful involvement of ANCHOR COMMUNITY SUPPORT LTD illustrates the opportunity for local firms to expand their portfolios and establish robust relationships with public authorities like Bristol City Council, promoting community support and service development. Such opportunities are invaluable for businesses seeking to enhance their market presence and credibility through public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1983

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f11d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080770-2025
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
£29,605 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 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

ANCHOR COMMUNITY SUPPORT

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