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title: "Social Care or Education Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059aa7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-15"
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# Social Care or Education Placement

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059aa7

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has completed a procurement process titled "Social Care or Education Placement". The contract, identified with the procurement ID DNYY1147, focused on the services category under the health and social work services classification. The procurement, conducted through a direct method below the threshold without competition, was aimed to source providers within the UK, specifically in the South West region. The contract was awarded to Witherslack Group, a large-scale supplier, on 18th May 2025, following an initiation on 15th September 2025. The contract period extended from 19th May to 31st August 2025, with a contract value of £296,481.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the social care and education placement sectors, particularly those experienced in providing health and social services. Given the procurement method, businesses with an established reputation and capability in delivering high-quality services directly to public authorities would be well-positioned to benefit from similar opportunities. The contract's light-touch regime aligns well with businesses prioritising flexibility and innovative approaches in service delivery. Additionally, suppliers already catering to sub-central government public authorities like Bristol City Council can leverage such opportunities to enhance their growth and presence in the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1147

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056708-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 May 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £296,481 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WITHERSLACK GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2025 at 15:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056708-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056708-2025
  15th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bristol.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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