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Social Care & Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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22 Jan 2026 at 16:44

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has awarded a contract under the "Social Care & Education Placement" procurement project, focusing on health and social work services. This procurement, categorized under public authority - sub-central government, was managed using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, in line with the legal basis 2023/54. The contract has been awarded to SAFE HAVEN ACCOMMODATION LTD and is active from 5th December 2025 to 31st March 2026. The project involves delivering services in the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKK1 region. The procurement process has been completed, and details were published on 22nd January 2026.

This tender presents unique opportunities for businesses involved in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in delivering social care and educational placements. SMEs, like SAFE HAVEN ACCOMMODATION LTD, which secured the contract, are well-suited for this procurement due to the direct procurement method not necessitating competition, enabling agile and specialized service providers to engage with public sector demands effectively. The involvement in such contracts fosters growth through reliable revenue streams and the potential for long-term partnerships with local government entities such as Bristol City Council.

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Notice Title

Social Care & Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2107

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060cba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005947-2026
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
SME

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
£151,682 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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

SAFE HAVEN ACCOMMODATION

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