Social Care or Education Placement

The procurement process initiated by Bristol City Council focused on a direct contracting strategy under the procurement method "below threshold - without competition" for the purpose of securing services in the realm of health and social work. This contract, titled "Social Care or Education Placement," is classified under the services industry category and the light-touch regime, indicating its alignment with specific regulatory standards. Located in the Bristol region, UKK1, the contract spans from 6th June 2025 to 31st August 2025, with a successful award already made to Elysuim Healthcare on 5th June 2025.

The procurement process is considered complete, and the services have been actively delivered within the stated timeframe. This tender presents unique opportunities for businesses within the health and social work sector, particularly those capable of direct service provision without the need for lengthy competitive bidding processes. Although classified as a large supplier, Elysuim Healthcare leveraged its capability to fulfil the specific service needs defined by the council, setting a precedent for other potential suppliers of similar scale and capacity.

Smaller or medium-sized enterprises with a focus on social care services may find such direct procurement approaches beneficial for securing contracts without formal competition, provided they can demonstrate capacity and deliver on short-term service agreements.