Social Care or Education Placement

Bristol City Council has successfully completed the procurement process titled "Social Care or Education Placement," under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically targeting health and social work services, and follows a direct procurement method below the competitive threshold, as part of a light-touch regime. The contracting process, finalised on 5th September 2025, led to the award of the contract to Linksmax Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Leicester, with a contract period starting on 24th June 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2030.

This procurement is intended to serve the region of UKK1 in the United Kingdom. This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for enterprises operating in the health and social care sectors, particularly those capable of delivering specialised services within the scope of social care or education placements. Large companies with a capacity to effectively manage service contracts and those with relevant expertise in the UK's public authority landscape could find significant advantages in competing for similar contracts in future procurement rounds.

Businesses located within or near the service region of UKK1 may additionally benefit from logistical and operational efficiencies, making them well-suited contenders for such tenders.