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Social Care & Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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27 Jan 2026 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Social Care & Education Placement" under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services. The procurement was for services within the UK, specifically within the region UKK1. The process reached the Award stage on 27th January 2026. The direct procurement method used was below the threshold and executed without competition, adhering to the "light touch" regime. The contract, valued at £358,774.11, commenced on 4th September 2025 and is active until 4th September 2026, having been signed on 3rd September 2025. The legal basis for the procurement process is aligned with UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses operating in the health and social care sector, particularly those with a focus on educational placements. Large-scale organisations, such as Orbis Education and Care Limited, which was awarded the contract, would find this procurement beneficial. The nature of the procurement method without competition may suggest the need for businesses to cultivate strong relationships and networks with public authorities like Bristol City Council to secure similar opportunities. The contract's specifics, such as its service-oriented focus, make it ideal for businesses seeking to expand their service offerings within the public sector, especially in delivering specialised care and education services.

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Notice Title

Social Care & Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2074

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ff7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007214-2026
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
£358,774 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 4 Sep 2026 1-2 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

ORBIS EDUCATION AND CARE

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