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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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08 Dec 2025 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council conducted a procurement process titled "Social Care or Education Placement," which has reached its award stage as of 8th December 2025. This project falls under the services category, specifically health and social work services, designated by the CPV code 85000000. Situated in the UKK1 region of the United Kingdom, the procurement was executed through a direct method, below the threshold without competition, also known as a "lightTouch" regime. The engagement has already been solidified into a contract commencing on 3rd November 2024, set to conclude on 31st August 2027, with a total contract value of £185,850.

This procurement presents significant prospects for businesses specialising in providing specialised social care or education placement services. It would be particularly enticing to enterprises capable of delivering large-scale health and social work services, akin to OPTIONS AUTISM (7) LIMITED, the supplier selected for this contract. Such contracts can bolster business growth by establishing stability and enhancing reputation within the public services sector, an especially beneficial opportunity for large-scale firms aiming to expand service offerings in the social care industry.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DN745522

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f12c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080792-2025
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
£185,850 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 2-3 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

OPTIONS AUTISM (7

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