Social Care or Education Placement

Bristol City Council has completed its procurement process for a contract titled "Social Care or Education Placement," falling under the services category of health and social work services. This procurement, carried out through a direct method without competition due to its below-threshold status, has been awarded to Harbour Healthcare. The contract commenced on 25th September 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2030, with a total contract value of £233,216.

The project is primarily based in the UKK1 region, United Kingdom, ensuring local service provisions as stipulated in special light-touch procurement regulations. This procurement offers growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in health and social care services that have the potential to provide long-term placements. Companies that can deliver high-quality, continuous care and education services will find this type of tender particularly suitable.

Large-scale suppliers experienced in handling public sector contracts like Harbour Healthcare, who currently hold the contract, can leverage such opportunities to expand their presence and influence within the healthcare and social service domain in the UK. Businesses that focus on comprehensive care solutions and those with the capability to efficiently manage long-term contractual commitments will likely be well-positioned for future opportunities in similar procurement exercises.