Social Care or Education Placement

Bristol City Council has completed a public procurement process for the provision of social care or education placements, identified under the tender reference DNYY1577. The contracting process involved a direct procurement method without competition, classed as "below threshold", under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement falls under the light touch regime and was categorised in the services industry, specifically targeting health and social work services.

The contract was awarded to Stepping Stones Care Services (South Wales) Limited, a large-scale supplier, and commenced on 15th August 2025, with an end date of 31st March 2026. The total contract value amounts to £163,770.99, and the procurement covered the geographic region of South West England, UKK1. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social care and educational services to expand their portfolio and establish contracts with public authorities like Bristol City Council.

Businesses experienced in delivering health and social work services, particularly those capable of providing placement services, would have been well-suited for this opportunity. Although this particular contract was direct and below the competition threshold, it highlights the types of procurement opportunities that can arise and suggests potential future engagements where similar services are in demand. Suppliers with relevant expertise should consider monitoring such tenders to position themselves effectively for upcoming opportunities.