Social Care or Education Placement

The procurement process was conducted by Bristol City Council for the purpose of awarding a contract titled "Social Care or Education Placement." This falls within the health and social work services industry category, and the relevant location is the Bristol region, UK. The procurement stage has been completed as the contract was awarded to Witherslack Group Limited.

The procurement method used was direct and below threshold, conducted without competition under a light-touch regime. Significant dates include the start of the contract period on 21st July 2025 and its end on 31st August 2025, with the contract having been signed on 3rd July 2025. The gross contract value amounts to £296,478 GBP.

Key legislation guiding this process includes UKPGA 2023/54. This tender offers business growth opportunities specifically for companies operating within the health and social work services sector. The procurement process being direct and non-competitive may be appealing to suppliers who seek streamlined opportunities to engage with public authorities such as Bristol City Council.

Witherslack Group Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, successfully secured the contract, demonstrating that smaller firms with expertise in social care or educational placements can feasibly compete and provide valuable services under the procurement guidelines set by the council.