Social Care or Education Placement

The procurement process, initiated by Bristol City Council, involved awarding a contract for "Social Care or Education Placement" services. The procurement fell under the public authority category, managed by sub-central government. Specifically, it was located in Bristol, UK, and occurred under the legal framework identified by UK's legislation 2023/54.

The process was completed via a direct procurement method, categorized as below threshold without competition, indicating a light-touch regime. The awarding phase concluded on 31st March 2025, with the contract being active from 4th April 2025 to 31st August 2028. The contract's total value is £431,016.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in health and social work services. The awarded provider, Witherslack Group, which is a large-scale supplier, exemplifies the type of organisation well-suited for such contracts. Companies specialising in service provision within the health and social sectors, and capable of operating under a light-touch procurement regime, are likely to find similar ventures advantageous.

This direct procurement method creates opportunities for businesses seeking to partner with public authorities for service delivery, offering potential for sustainable business growth in the public service provision sector.