Social Care or Education Placement

Bristol City Council, acting as the buying organisation, has completed a procurement process for a "Social Care or Education Placement" in the services industry category. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold, and without competition. This process falls under the light-touch regime, with the contract awarded to Bishopsmead Lodge, located in Cheshire.

The contract, valued at £253,440, covers health and social work services and is scheduled from 5th May 2025 to 31st March 2030. The procurement stage is complete, with the award being active and the tender having been published on 22nd September 2025. This procurement offers an opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive social care and educational placement services.

SMEs, like Bishopsmead Lodge, that can meet the specific needs of vulnerable populations within the designated region, stand to benefit from such contracts. Although this specific contract did not require competition, it demonstrates the demand within the public sector for specialised services, providing a potential growth avenue for similarly positioned businesses aiming to expand their service offerings within the public sector framework.