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Social Care & Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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26 Jan 2026 at 13:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council, located at City Hall, College Green, Bristol, has completed a procurement process titled "Social Care & Education Placement". The project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on health and social work services. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold, and without competition, indicating a streamlined process. The location of the service delivery is within the UKK1 region, and the award process has been finalized with Harbour Healthcare (North) Ltd as the supplier. The contract, valued at £221,760, is active from 15 December 2025 to 31 March 2030. Key deadlines such as the signing date on 14 December 2025 have already been met and the procurement stage is complete.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sector to explore partnerships or sub-contracting opportunities with Harbour Healthcare (North) Ltd, a small to medium enterprise. Companies offering complementary services or products may find growth potential by aligning with the primary supplier, particularly those located in the UKK1 region or possessing expertise in light-touch regime contracts. The project also offers firms an opportunity to increase their visibility and engagement with the Bristol City Council for future collaborations. This tender could particularly interest those specialising in social and educational healthcare services looking to expand their footprint in government-linked projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Care & Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2094

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e83
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006647-2026
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
£221,760 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

HARBOUR HEALTHCARE (NORTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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