Social Care or Education Placement

This procurement process, initiated by Bristol City Council, pertains to a "Social Care or Education Placement" project, categorised under the services industry, specifically targeting health and social work services. The process has reached the award stage, with completion signifying a direct procurement approach below the competition threshold, employing the light touch regime. Maples Community Care Limited, based in Bristol, has been awarded the contract.

55. The procurement is carried out in accordance with the legal framework under the UKPGA 2023/54. This tender offers a significant opportunity for enterprises engaged in health and social services, particularly those focusing on care placements, to establish a foothold in public-sector contracts.

Businesses, particularly SMEs in the social care sector, can leverage similar tenders to expand their portfolios and build strong networks with local authorities such as Bristol City Council. Given the direct procurement method without competition, suppliers fitting the criteria of sub-threshold and light-touch service provisions would find themselves well-suited for such opportunities.