Social Care or Education Placement

Bristol City Council has recently completed a public procurement process for a contract titled "Social Care or Education Placement", with the tender reference DNYY1723. The procurement fell under the services category, specifically targeting health and social work services. Located in the UK region, the contract was awarded to Belong Learning, a large-scale supplier.

Notably, this was a direct procurement conducted below the competition threshold under a 'light touch' regime, with legal backing from UKPGA 2023/54. The contract, active since 22nd September 2025, is set to run until 31st August 2026, with a gross value of £289,620, signed on 21st September 2025. This tender presents substantial opportunities, particularly for businesses operating in healthcare and social services sectors that can provide educational or care placements.

With the procurement being a direct award without competition, the process may open avenues for businesses interested in similar direct engagements or those aiming to forge strategic partnerships for specialised service provision. Businesses with robust capabilities in delivering health and social work services, especially those with experience handling significant contract values and working alongside public authorities like Bristol City Council, would be well-suited to engage in or bid for future opportunities that align with this contract’s scope.