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Social Care & Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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22 Jan 2026 at 17:25

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the Bristol City Council, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom, focusing on the "Social Care & Education Placement" in the services category, particularly under health and social work services. The process, identified by tender ID DNYY2049, follows a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, highlighting the specialised nature of the contract. Awarded to Cherry Orchards Care Ltd, the contract commenced on 15th December 2025 and extends until 31st March 2030, with a gross value of £206,478.27. It encompasses the UKK1 region, with documented completion as of 22nd January 2026.

This tender provides significant business opportunities for large organisations involved in health and social work services, particularly those capable of providing care and education placements. The direct procurement method indicates a targeted selection, reducing competition and presenting advantages for businesses with established expertise in delivering such services. Large-scale suppliers like Cherry Orchards Care Ltd are well-suited to benefit from the contract's long-term commitment, enhancing their footprint in public sector service delivery.

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Notice Title

Social Care & Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2049

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060cc7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005974-2026
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
£206,478 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CHERRY ORCHARDS CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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