Social Care or Education Placement

Bristol City Council has awarded a contract titled "Social Care or Education Placement" to Discovery Education Centre Ltd. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category, targeting sub-central government public authorities. The council, located at City Hall, College Green, Bristol, has employed a direct procurement method below the threshold, which implies no competitive tender process. The contract, signed on 28th August 2025, commenced on 1st September 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2026, with a total contract value of £36,600.

The procurement process is currently at the award stage and is governed by legal basis 2023/54 under UK legislation. This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses wishing to engage with the public sector, especially those offering health and social care services or education placements. Given the direct award approach utilised by the council, businesses that establish strong relationships with sub-central government entities or showcase expertise in delivering high-quality service solutions are ideally positioned for such opportunities.

Although the procurement was completed without open competition, entities looking to grow within the public sector should focus on building a robust portfolio that aligns with the council’s procurement criteria to be considered for similar opportunities in the future.