Social Care or Education Placement

Bristol City Council has completed a public procurement process for a contract titled "Social Care or Education Placement," classified under the services industry category with a focus on health and social work services. The procurement, conducted through a direct method without competition, is situated in the UKK1 region and was awarded to Park Blue Homes Limited. This contract was initiated under the light-touch regime and began on 29th April 2025, running until 31st March 2026, with a total contract value of £399,569.

The procurement stage has been marked as complete with all related lots finalised, and it adheres to the legal basis outlined in legislation 2023/54 UKPGA. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating within the health and social work services sector, particularly those structured as SMEs, which can provide specialised care and educational placement solutions. Park Blue Homes Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Harrogate, has demonstrated the capacity to meet the specific service needs stipulated by the procurement, making this a lucrative model for similar firms aiming to expand their portfolio within sub-central government contracts.

Companies focusing on service delivery in accordance with light-touch procurement regimes would be well-positioned to engage in similar opportunities.