Placement and Commissioning Teams

A structured and secure approach to identifying suitable residential homes — reducing search time and improving provider collaboration.

The Current Pressure

• Manual inbox trawling
• Inconsistent provider responses
• Limited visibility of availability
• High administrative burden

How bPlaced Helps

• Structured provider visibility
• Centralised referral workflow
• Targeted shortlists 
• Clear audit trail

Structured. Secure. Transparent.

bPlaced operates through a secure subscription model with optional placement matching support.

 

• Annual Local Authority subscription
• Unlimited users
• Business-hours consultancy support
• Cyber Essentials Plus certified
• Formal data protection governance

Initial Shortlist - Complied For You

Alongside our platform, we offer a managed matching service for Local Authority placement teams. You send us a referral. We search our network of vetted, Ofsted-registered providers and return a structured shortlist of up to 5 providers with live availability — matched to the specific needs of the young person.

No lengthy procurement process. No new system to learn. Just a faster, more structured way to find the right placement.


Step 1 — Send us your referral

Share the young person’s anonymised needs, location preferences, and any specific requirements. We use a simple, secure intake form.

Step 2 — We search our vetted provider network

We access our database of Ofsted-registered providers, cross-reference against live availability and capability, and compile a structured shortlist of up to 5 suitable providers — usually within 24–48 hours.

Step 3 — You choose

We present the shortlist clearly, with provider details, Ofsted ratings, and availability. Your team makes the decision. We support any follow-up contact you need.


The placement matching service operates on a success fee model — you only pay when a placement is confirmed. Fees are tiered by complexity and reflective of the overall placement cost. Spot purchase, no procurement required for a one-off engagement.

For teams with ongoing placement pressure, we also offer a monthly retainer model with priority access and an agreed number of placements included.

Contact us to discuss the right arrangement for your team.