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Social Care & Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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27 Jan 2026 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed a direct procurement process titled "Social Care & Education Placement," classified under health and social work services. The contract pertains to the region of UKK1, United Kingdom, and falls under the light-touch regime with a value of £274,243.20. It commenced on 15th December 2025 and will end on 31st March 2030, with the contract signed on 14th December 2025. This procurement, which focused on services and was conducted without competition, reached the award and contract stage, with Riversway Care Ltd designated as the supplier.

The "Social Care & Education Placement" tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social services sector, particularly for large-scale providers like Riversway Care Ltd. The procurement of such services is crucial for enhancing the quality and efficiency of social care and education services, and businesses equipped with the necessary resources and expertise in this industry category could leverage opportunities for long-term growth. Given the specialised nature of the services required, entities possessing substantial experience in managing large contracts in the public sector will be well-suited to compete for similar future engagements.

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Notice Title

Social Care & Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2039

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060fd3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007162-2026
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
£274,243 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 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

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

RIVERSWAY CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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