Social Care or Education Placement

Bristol City Council has completed a direct procurement process for a "Social Care or Education Placement" service under legal basis 2023/54. This project falls within the health and social work services category and was awarded to Clifton High School, a large supplier in Bristol. The procurement, which followed a direct method without competition due to its below-threshold classification, was part of a light-touch regime.

Key dates include the contract signing on 31st August 2025, with the service period spanning from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026. 16. This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the social care and educational sectors, particularly those capable of delivering health and social work services.

The award to Clifton High School illustrates the potential for large organisations to secure contracts through targeted tenders, even those classified as below threshold. Businesses with capabilities in these sectors, especially those in proximity to Bristol, can leverage such opportunities for growth by aligning their services with the specialised requirements of public sector buyers like Bristol City Council.