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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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11 Dec 2025 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed the procurement process titled "Social Care or Education Placement" under the services category, focusing on health and social work services. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, specifically categorized as "below threshold - without competition," and falls under a special "lightTouch" regime. The first paragraph discusses the primary details of the contract, which took place in the UK, specifically in the UKK1 region (Bristol). The contract, valued at £1,016,771.18 GBP, was awarded to Accomplish Group Limited and spans from 15 April 2025 to 31 March 2030, reflecting a proactive approach by the council to secure essential social services. The contract notice was published on 11 December 2025, highlighting the final stages of this procurement as the award is now actively implemented.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive social care services. Given the nature of the procurement method, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might not have had an opportunity in this round but can prepare for future opportunities by aligning with requirements typically set out by local councils for such services. This contract signifies a strong demand from sub-central government agencies looking to collaborate with established providers, enhancing community support structures through tailored service deliveries. Businesses seeking to expand their reach in public sector contracts could potentially thrive by engaging with processes like these, sharpening their focus on public authority collaborations.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1024

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f3bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081947-2025
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
£1,016,771 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ACCOMPLISH GROUP

Further Information

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