Social Care or Education Placement

The recent procurement process conducted by Bristol City Council involves a contract titled "Social Care or Education Placement". This procurement, situated within the services category, specifically involves health and social work services. The process, initiated under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54, proceeded using a direct procurement method without competition, under a light touch regime.

The contract was signed with Cote Charity on 6th April 2025 and spans from 7th April 2025 to 31st March 2030. Bristol, located within the UKK11 region, serves as the focal location for this procurement, highlighting opportunities in the social care or education placement sector. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services.

Although awarded directly to Cote Charity, large service providers well-versed in handling contracts with public authorities can push for similar future opportunities. Businesses aiming for growth in the healthcare and social services sector might find this contract a case study in strategic direct awards facilitated by a public authority, such as the Bristol City Council. The contract's five-year duration offers a stable business expansion platform in professional services aligned with public sector needs.