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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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11 Dec 2025 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Social Care or Education Placement." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically health and social work services, and is situated in the United Kingdom, within the UKK1 region. The contract was awarded without competition under the direct procurement method, categorized as below threshold, and fits within the light touch regime. The contract has been actively running since 1st December 2023, with an end date of 1st December 2027, following its signing on 29th November 2023. The total contract value amounts to £862,755.65.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those specializing in educational or social care placements. Given the direct procurement method applied here, businesses that can demonstrate strong value and impactful services without the need for extensive competitive processes are well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. Large organisations, such as ACHIEVE TOGETHER LIMITED, which has been awarded this contract, are ideally positioned to leverage their resources and experience to meet the complex needs outlined by the council in such procurement engagements.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY0131

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f3b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081937-2025
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
£862,755 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2023 - 1 Dec 2027 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

ACHIEVE TOGETHER

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