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30 Jun 2026 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process, titled "Residential Placement," is managed by Bristol City Council, a sub-central government authority located in Bristol, United Kingdom. This procurement pertains to the services category, specifically health and social work services, as indicated by its CPV classification. The procurement process is at the award and contract stage, with a contract signed on 26th January 2026, effective until 31st March 2026. The process used a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold and executed without competition, under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54. This tender opportunity, although now complete, highlights opportunities in the South West area, UKK1.

This tender offers insights into potential growth areas for businesses specialising in health and social work services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Hatch Group Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate that even below-threshold opportunities can be significant for business expansion. Companies that excel in delivering residential placement and related services could find similar procurement processes beneficial for establishing a foothold in public sector opportunities. This tender exemplifies the demand for niche service providers capable of fulfilling regional government needs, particularly in the health sector, which can lead to sustained business growth within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Residential Placement

Notice Description

Residential Placement - DNYY2285

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bffa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061172-2026
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
SME

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
£178,576 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20265 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

HATCH GROUP

Further Information

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