Social Care or Education Placement

Bristol City Council recently completed a procurement process for a "Social Care or Education Placement" contract, identified by the tender ID DN770215. This contract falls under the services category within the health and social work services industry, as classified by the CPV code 85000000. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically a below-threshold process without competition, under the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54.

The contract was awarded to 79 Park Road, Stapleton, a large supplier in the UK. 43. Businesses focusing on health and social work services within the UK, particularly those capable of delivering educational and social care placements, have opportunities to grow through similar contracts with sub-central government bodies like Bristol City Council.

This procurement approach allows entities that meet specific requirements, even if below-threshold, to engage in valuable contracts without facing extensive competition, thereby benefiting established large-scale suppliers looking to expand their service offerings in these sectors. Given the extensive contract period, companies can plan and allocate resources effectively to maximise growth and partnerships within the public sector.