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Social Care & Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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26 Jan 2026 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Social Care & Education Placement" contract was led by Bristol City Council, a public authority within the sub-central government category. Located in Bristol, UK, the council facilitated this procurement through a direct method without competition, as the total value was below the threshold. The process has reached the Award stage with a contract start date of 22 December 2025 and an end date of 31 March 2030. The contract, valued at £225,842.80, falls within the services category, specifically in health and social work services, and covers delivery within the UKK1 region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those capable of meeting the specific requirements of social care and education placements. While the direct procurement method without competition narrows the field, organisations with a strong track record in similar projects may find strategic growth opportunities through contracts like these. The awarded supplier, New Chapters support and Wellbeing Ltd, indicates the potential for expansion within this industry sector for companies that focus on social wellbeing and large-scale service provision.

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Notice Title

Social Care & Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2125

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006671-2026
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
£225,842 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
22 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
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

NEW CHAPTERS SUPPORT AND WELLBEING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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