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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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30 Dec 2025 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a "Social Care or Education Placement" was conducted by Bristol City Council, a sub-central public authority located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The contract involves health and social work services, and it has been awarded to William Blake House Northants. This direct procurement was carried out under the light-touch regime and completed below the threshold without competition. The contract started on 27th July 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2030, with an overall contract value of £1,063,586 GBP. The main delivery location is within the UKK1 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business development prospects for companies in the health and social work services sector, especially those experienced in social care or educational placements. Large-scale service providers with the capacity to fulfil long-term commitments would find this project particularly suitable. By securing contracts like these, businesses can expand their portfolios, enhance their credibility in the public sector, and potentially establish long-standing relationships with governmental authorities like the Bristol City Council.

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Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1847

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fe4a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086478-2025
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
£1,063,586 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 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

WILLIAM BLAKE HOUSE NORTHANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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