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IFA Placements - Nexus

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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10 Dec 2025 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed the procurement process for the "IFA Placements - Nexus," focusing on children's social care and support services. Located in Bristol, UK, and classified under health and social work services, this procurement followed a direct method, being below the competition threshold under a "light touch" regime. The contract was awarded to NEXUS FOSTERING LIMITED, with a total gross value of GBP 569,572.49, covering the period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. Key documentation was last updated on 10th December 2025, showcasing a completed status in the award phase of the procurement cycle.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in fostering services within the health and social care sector. Large enterprises, especially those equipped to provide extensive fostering solutions across the UK, would be well-suited to engage in similar procurement processes. By being under a direct procurement method without competition and categorised under light touch, businesses capable of meeting such criteria and demonstrating proven service delivery in social care could find valuable market entry points and avenue expansions.

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Notice Title

IFA Placements - Nexus

Notice Description

Children's Social Care & Support - DNYY1054

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f31c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081654-2025
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
£569,572 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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

NEXUS FOSTERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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