Social Care or Education Placement

Bristol City Council has concluded a procurement process for a "Social Care or Education Placement" contract. The process falls under the industry category of health and social work services and is located in the UKK1 region of the United Kingdom. The process was completed using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, classified as a "light touch" regime, and was awarded to Melrose Education Limited.

The contract commenced on 3rd November 2025 and is set to run until 31st August 2028, with the contract award being signed on 2nd November 2025 and a total contract value of £98,175. The associated legal framework for this procurement is the UKPGA 2023/54. This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social care and educational placements, particularly those that specialise in health and social work services.

Since the procurement method was through a direct approach without competition, large scale businesses that have established relationships and can offer bespoke or targeted services are well-suited to compete for such contracts in the future. Companies with capabilities to operate under "light touch" contractual regimes will find similar opportunities beneficial for business growth within the public sector.