Social Care or Education Placement

Bristol City Council has completed the procurement process for a "Social Care or Education Placement" across the South West England region (UKK1). The procurement was conducted under a direct method, labelled as a "Below threshold - without competition" process and was part of a light-touch regime. This service-oriented contract, identified as DNYY1371, falls under the health and social work services category, according to the CPV classification, with a legal basis provided by the UKPGA 2023/54.

The procurement stage has passed the award phase, with the supplier ASPRIS CHILDREN'S SERVICES LIMITED being selected, and a contract active from the 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026 is in place, valued at £383,289. The contract was signed on 31st August 2025. This tender represents a considerable opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those capable of providing specialised services for social care or educational placements.

Companies looking to expand into public contracts, especially those operating within or capable of servicing regions such as South West England, would find this type of tender advantageous. Large-scale suppliers with capacities to deliver under a direct award process would be well-equipped to bid on similar future opportunities with entities like Bristol City Council. Despite its specific nature and the completed procurement, the awarded contract exemplifies potential avenues for suitable businesses to explore competitive public sector engagements.