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Social Care & Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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26 Jan 2026 at 13:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involved Bristol City Council as the buying organisation, which is a public authority operating as a sub-central government entity in the United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Social Care & Education Placement," was executed under the procurement category of services, specifically in the health and social work services sector. It pertains to a location within the South West region, UKK1. The procurement followed a 'direct, below-threshold without competition' method, indicating a simplified procurement procedure under the light-touch regime. The procurement process reached the contract award stage, with a contract period starting from 21st November 2025 to 31st March 2030, and the contract being signed on 20th November 2025. The transaction was worth £225,154.29 GBP, and the relevant contract notice was published on 26th January 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses within the health and social work services industry, particularly those specializing in social care and educational placements. The contract was awarded to HARBOUR HEALTHCARE (NORTH) LTD, a reputable supplier within this field, showcasing the emphasis on quality and specialised service pricing. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with competence in delivering social care services, especially those who can operate efficiently without going over the statutory procurement threshold, would find similar opportunities beneficial for business expansion and establishing government partnerships. The strategic location in the South West region further provides an opportunity for organisations in that area to grow by enhancing their local service delivery capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Care & Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY1999

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e90
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006664-2026
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
£225,154 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
21 Nov 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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