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Social Care & Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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19 Jan 2026 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for this tender, titled "Social Care & Education Placement," was conducted by Bristol City Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry category of health and social work services, with specific focus on social care and education placement. The procedure reached the award and contract stages with a direct procurement method that did not involve competition, as it was below the threshold. The tender was awarded on 19th January 2026 with the contract being active from 1st January 2026 to 31st August 2027, valued at GBP 272,800.

This tender presents business growth opportunities mainly for large enterprises, particularly those specialising in health and social work services, such as ASPRIS CHILDREN'S SERVICES LIMITED, the awarded supplier. The nature of this procurement, focusing on light-touch services, is ideal for companies with capabilities in delivering social care solutions. Businesses operating within the region of UKK1 (South West England) could find collaboration opportunities with the buying organisation, Bristol City Council. This process, characterised by its specific focus on direct procurement, can streamline partnerships for capable service providers looking to expand their business within governmental frameworks.

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Notice Title

Social Care & Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2050

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0608b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004345-2026
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
£272,800 £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

ASPRIS CHILDREN'S SERVICES

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