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Social Care & Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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19 Jan 2026 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed a public procurement process for the "Social Care & Education Placement" contract, identified by DNYY2116. This procurement falls under the 'Health and social work services' category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom (UKK1). The procurement stage is complete, with key dates indicating the contract period runs from 1st January 2026 to 31st August 2027. The process employed a direct procurement method, falling below the competition threshold, and adhered to the 'light touch' regime. This contract, awarded to ORBIS EDUCATION AND CARE LIMITED, is valued at £210,268.54.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in education placements and related services. Companies that are capable of providing comprehensive and integrated services in social care, with experience in dealing with sub-central government contracts, would be well-suited to engage in similar opportunities. Larger service providers with a focus on the UK market might find such contracts beneficial for expanding their client base and enhancing service delivery capabilities.

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Notice Title

Social Care & Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2116

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0608b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004341-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£210,268 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.request@bristol.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORBIS EDUCATION AND CARE

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