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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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11 Dec 2025 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Social Care or Education Placement" under the services category, focusing on health and social work services. The procurement was a direct method, classified as below threshold without competition, and was part of a light-touch special regime. The process reached the award stage on 11th December 2025, with the main contract starting on 1st September 2025 and set to conclude on 31st March 2030. This contract, valued at £865,009.35, involves services to be delivered in the UK region UKK1 by the supplier, National Star Foundation, which is a large-scale VCSE organisation located in Cheltenham.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social work sectors, particularly those capable of providing specialised services within education or social care settings. The partnership with National Star Foundation, a known entity within this domain, indicates a preference for experienced and established service providers. Businesses seeking to expand into public sector contracts, especially those with the capacity to meet sub-central government requirements, might find associating with such tenders beneficial for strategic growth and enhancing their credibility within the public service sector. This procurement not only supports business growth through substantial service delivery opportunities but also aids organisations seeking to bolster their profile in government contracting.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1586

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f3b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081939-2025
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
£865,009 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 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

NATIONAL STAR FOUNDATION

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