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Social Care & Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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23 Jan 2026 at 17:20

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has awarded a contract for the "Social Care & Education Placement" under the Health and social work services category. This procurement, which falls under the light-touch regime, is located in the UKK1 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was completed through a direct method below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to Methodist Homes, a large supplier, and was signed on 7th January 2026, with a contract period extending from 8th January 2026 to 31st March 2030. The gross value of the contract is £218,365.71.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in health and social work services, particularly those capable of fulfilling social care and educational placement needs. While this specific tender was awarded without competition, understanding this procurement landscape may benefit medium to large organisations that can scale similar services and potentially collaborate or subcontract aspects of the contract. The buying organisation, Bristol City Council, may offer further opportunities for services within this sector, providing potential avenues for businesses seeking to expand their public sector portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Care & Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2091

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060dcb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006378-2026
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
£218,365 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 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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