Social Care or Education Placement

The procurement process for a "Social Care or Education Placement" was conducted by Bristol City Council, categorized under health and social work services. Relevant to the UKK region and described as a light-touch regime, this contract falls under the services category. Originally initiated as a direct procurement method below the competitive threshold, the process has reached the award stage.

The contract notice was published on 29th August 2025, though the contract itself was signed earlier, on 25th June 2023, officially commencing on 29th June 2023. The contract, with a gross value of £402,050, is set to run until 29th June 2027. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies within the health and social services industry.

With the contract being awarded to Somerset Care Limited, a large-scale enterprise known within the sector, similar businesses with expertise in providing health and social work services may find future opportunities in similar tenders. The direct procurement approach, bypassing extensive competition, suggests that businesses with established relationships and proven capacities to deliver reliable care services are particularly well-positioned to compete in such procurement processes.