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title: "SEN Placement BS"
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# SEN Placement BS

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5d97f0b-c9fd-4168-8bcf-8f7a66cefbc5

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has completed the procurement process for the "SEN Placement BS" tender, focusing on special education services. This procurement was initiated to secure educational placement and residential provision for student BS at The Royal National College for the Blind, to be provided until 31 August 2021. The contract, valued at £280,500, was awarded on 31 August 2018, following an open procurement method. The delivery is to take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the tender period concluding on 24 August 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational services and residential care for students with special needs. Small and micro enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider entering similar contracts, leveraging their expertise in delivering tailored educational support. With a focus on inclusive and specialised services, businesses with experience in working with the visually impaired or in similar educational settings would be well-suited to compete for future tenders in this sector.

## Notice

Education placement and residential provision for student BS until 31/8/2021 at The Royal National College for The Blind (RNC)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/828c2214-af12-4fb0-8c21-e150d429cb8e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £280,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE ROYAL NATIONAL COLLEGE FOR THE BLIND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80340000 - Special education services

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2018 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/828c2214-af12-4fb0-8c21-e150d429cb8e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/828c2214-af12-4fb0-8c21-e150d429cb8e
  20th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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