Social Care or Education Placement

Bristol City Council has successfully awarded a contract titled "Social Care or Education Placement" under the services industry category. The procurement process, initiated through a direct method below the threshold, was concluded with the award tagged as active on 29th August 2025. The contract is structured under a light touch regime, focusing on health and social work services and is set to cover a time period starting from 22nd April 2023 to 21st April 2027.

Raynsford Care, a large supplier based in Cheltenham, UK, was selected for this contract, which is valued at £360,148.81. The procurement stage has proceeded to completion with all relevant processes active, as outlined in the legal framework referenced by UKPGA 2023/54. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those capable of delivering robust social care placements.

Such opportunities are well-suited for large-scale suppliers and organisations capable of operating under the direct procurement method without competition, an advantageous regime for entities looking to undertake extensive, structured projects within England's sub-central government framework. The focus on long-term engagement, as seen with this four-year contract, allows for steady business growth and an opportunity for suppliers to strengthen their portfolios within a pivotal public service domain.