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Social Care & Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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26 Jan 2026 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed a direct procurement process for a "Social Care & Education Placement" service, under the tender ID DNYY2055. This project falls within the industry category of health and social work services (CPV code 85000000) and is situated in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted under a light-touch regime, bypassing the need for competition, as it was below the threshold. The award was made on 4th October 2025, with CAMBIAN AUTISM SERVICES LIMITED winning the contract, which remains active until 31st August 2026. The total contract value is £263,348.33, and key details have been documented through official notices as of 26th January 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those capable of providing social care and education placements. Companies like CAMBIAN AUTISM SERVICES LIMITED, which already have large-scale operations, are well-suited for such contracts, especially given the strategic importance placed on the South West of the UK. The procurement method suggests that even businesses that can offer competitive services at a lower threshold might find similar future contracts advantageous to pursue. This can be an excellent growth opportunity for capable suppliers aiming to establish or expand their presence in public service sectors.

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Notice Title

Social Care & Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2055

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ea2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006687-2026
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
£263,348 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
4 Oct 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
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

CAMBIAN AUTISM SERVICES

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