Social Care or Education Placement

Bristol City Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Social Care or Education Placement," which falls under the services category, specifically focusing on health and social work services. This contract was awarded to Outcomes First Group, a large supplier, with the procurement method being "direct" and conducted below the threshold without competition under a light-touch regime. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 29 September 2025, and it will run from 30 September 2025 to 31 August 2026.

The site of delivery is located in the region identified as UKK1 within the United Kingdom. This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social care and educational services to explore potential local partnerships and sub-contracting opportunities, given Outcomes First Group's engagement. Companies that provide services related to health and social work could leverage their expertise to collaborate or assist in delivering the objectives of the contract.

Additionally, this presents a growth opportunity for service providers aiming to establish a foothold in public sector contracts within the region, aligning with Bristol's social care and educational placement needs.