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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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11 Dec 2025 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed a procurement process titled "Social Care or Education Placement" within the services industry category, particularly focusing on health and social work services. The procurement method employed was direct, below the threshold without competition, and adheres to the light-touch regime. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the contract having been awarded to The Rubix Care Group Ltd, a large-scale supplier. The contract, valued at £871,200, commenced on 6th May 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. The services will be delivered in the UK region, specifically referenced as UKK1.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in health and social work services, especially those capable of providing high-quality social care or education placements. Large-scale suppliers similar to The Rubix Care Group Ltd would be well-suited to engage in such opportunities, given the scale and nature of the contract. Engaging in contracts of this nature allows businesses to expand their portfolio, strengthen their presence in the public sector market, and foster partnerships with local governments.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1124

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f3ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081943-2025
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
£871,200 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 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

THE RUBIX CARE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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