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Social Care or Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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30 Dec 2025 at 15:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

In the procurement process handled by Bristol City Council, the contract titled "Social Care or Education Placement" falls under the industry category of services, specifically health and social work services. The procurement was conducted via a direct method below the threshold, which means it was completed without competition. This light touch regime approach primarily focuses on the provision of social and educational placements within the UK, precisely in the region UKK1. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, and the key milestone includes a completed contract valued at £898,135. The contract period runs from 13th August 2025 to 31st March 2030, with the contract having been signed on 12th August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the social care sector, particularly those with experience in providing health and social work services. Large firms, such as Speciality Care (Rehab) Limited, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited for these opportunities given their capacity to deliver comprehensive services over an extended period. The procurement process adopted offers a straightforward entry point for businesses focused on partnerships or collaborations with local government authorities, aiming to expand their footprint in the social services industry within the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Care or Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1846

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fe4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086482-2025
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
£898,135 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
12 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

SPECIALITY CARE (REHAB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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