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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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11 Dec 2025 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has recently completed a procurement process under the title "Social Care or Education Placement", with the main procurement category being services. The contract, valued at GBP 673,939.18, was awarded to HF TRUST LIMITED and is specific to the health and social work services sector. The procurement method was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition under a light touch regime. The contract period spans from 22nd October 2024 to 22nd October 2028. The procurement was conducted under the legal basis of UK legislation 2023/54 and took place in the region of South West England, particularly in Bristol.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, especially those capable of delivering educational or social care placements. Large-scale organisations that can demonstrate experience in similar service delivery and have a robust operational presence around the Bristol area would be well-suited to compete in such procurement processes in future. Engaging in such contracts can bolster business growth by expanding service portfolios and establishing long-term partnerships with public authorities like Bristol City Council.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY0143

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f39a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081887-2025
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
£673,939 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2024 - 22 Oct 2028 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

HF TRUST

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