Social Care or Education Placement

The procurement process was initiated by Bristol City Council for a "Social Care or Education Placement" within the services category, specifically concerning health and social work services. The procurement, which followed a "below threshold - without competition" method, is now in the award stage with the contract being signed on 31st March 2025. The buyer, Bristol City Council, located at City Hall, College Green in Bristol, has awarded the contract to Dovecote School Limited, a supplier based in Somerset.

The contract, valued at £189,478, is set to run from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027, covering the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in social care or educational placements, providing an opportunity to expand their service delivery within the public sector. Given the nature of the procurement as a direct award without competition, businesses with existing relationships or alignments with Bristol City Council in similar regulatory or service areas might find similar opportunities advantageous for growth.

Additionally, service providers looking to increase their footprint in the health and social work sector in the UK could benefit from engaging in similar light-touch regime contracts.