Social Care or Education Placement

Bristol City Council has completed a procurement process under the title "Social Care or Education Placement" within the services industry category. The contracting process, identified by the reference DNYY1894, involved a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition, and was governed by the UK's special "light touch" regime. The contract, awarded to PHOENIX LEARNING & CARE HOLDINGS LIMITED, was signed on 2nd November 2025 and commenced on 3rd November 2025, lasting until 31st August 2028 with a value of £237,965.07.

The delivery location is in the UKK1 region of the United Kingdom. The decision was to select a supplier capable of meeting specific requirements in health and social work services, as classified under CPV code 85000000. This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in providing health and social work services and tailored educational support, specifically those capable of delivering quality services within the UK's light touch regulatory framework.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on niche service areas within social care and education sectors, like PHOENIX LEARNING & CARE, are well-suited to engage in this type of procurement process. Such contracts can significantly aid in business growth by expanding the service offerings within the supportive framework of local government partnerships, offering visibility and reliability in the provided services.