Award

Social Care & Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

27 Jan 2026 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed a public procurement process titled "Social Care & Education Placement". This tender is categorised under the Health and Social Work services industry and is geographically located in the South West of England. The procurement method used was a direct approach, below the competitive threshold, under a 'light-touch' regime. The procurement stage is currently at the 'Award' phase, with the awarded contract having been signed on 23rd November 2025. Key dates include the contract period commencing on 24th November 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2030, with the contract valued at approximately £339,497.11 GBP.

This award presents a potential growth opportunity for businesses in the Health and Social Work services sector, particularly those specialising in care and education placements. While the procurement method did not involve competition, such opportunities can pave the way for future engagements with municipal authorities like Bristol City Council. Larger scale businesses with expertise in managing substantial contracts and delivering specialised social care services would find this contract type beneficial for scaling operations and building a robust portfolio with public authorities.

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Notice Title

Social Care & Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2041

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060fee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007201-2026
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
£339,497 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 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

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

CHERRY ORCHARDS CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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