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Social Care & Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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22 Jan 2026 at 17:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed a direct procurement process, categorised under "services," for a "Social Care & Education Placement" contract in the health and social work services industry. The procurement, under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, followed a light touch regime and was carried out below the threshold without competition. Methodist Homes, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, which commenced on 12th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2030, with a contract value of £217,800. The delivery of services is expected in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social care and education services, particularly those capable of managing large-scale service provision over extended periods. Firms in health and social work services sectors may find similar opportunities in such direct procurement processes useful for establishing long-term contracts with local government entities like Bristol City Council. Companies with existing expertise in providing tailored care solutions without the necessity for competitive bidding might find this procurement path advantageous for business expansion and developing governmental partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Care & Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2121

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ccc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005979-2026
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
£217,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

METHODIST HOMES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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