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Social Care & Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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27 Jan 2026 at 16:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Social Care & Education Placement" contract was conducted by Bristol City Council, a public authority located in Bristol, UK. This contract, identified as DNYY2115, falls under the services category, specifically within health and social work services. The procurement utilised a direct method, below the threshold without competition, tailored for a light-touch regime. The award phase concluded on 27th January 2026, with the contract period spanning from 1st January 2026 to 31st August 2029. The contract has been awarded to ORBIS EDUCATION AND CARE LIMITED, a large-scale supplier based in Cardiff, UK, for a total value of £378,789.68.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social care and education services, particularly those adept at providing specialised health and social work services. Such businesses, especially those with the capacity to engage in direct procurement processes without competition, could benefit from similar future contracts. Companies within the UK regions looking to expand into the public sector or enhance their portfolio in social care could find opportunities for strategic growth through understanding the procurement approaches of notably structured public authorities like Bristol City Council.

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Notice Title

Social Care & Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2115

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06101f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007285-2026
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
£378,789 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 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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