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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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11 Dec 2025 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process facilitated by Bristol City Council, a public authority in sub-central government, involved awarding a contract for "Social Care or Education Placement" services. The industry category is focused on health and social work services, and the location is within the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKK1 region. This procurement has progressed to the award stage, with the contract awarded to Maples Community Care Ltd, a large-scale supplier. The process utilised the 'direct' procurement method, classified as 'below threshold - without competition', under the special regime of 'light touch'. The contract dates from 17 March 2025 to 17 March 2029, with a total gross value of £674,092.88.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in providing health and social work services, especially those capable of rendering long-term care or education placements. Businesses established in offering tailored social care or education services, with capabilities to understand and operate under the 'light touch' regime, stand well-suited to such projects. While this specific contract is awarded, understanding the procurement method and key criteria involved can empower similar organisations to prepare for future opportunities that Bristol City Council may offer in this sector.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DN768671

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f39f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081894-2025
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
£674,092 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 17 Mar 2029 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

MAPLES COMMUNITY CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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