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Social Care & Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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27 Jan 2026 at 16:48

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council, a sub-central government public authority, has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Social Care & Education Placement." This contract falls under the industry category of health and social work services and is located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was direct, under a light-touch regime and below threshold without competition. Key dates include the contract signing on 27 January 2026, with the contract period running from 20 April 2026 to 31 August 2028. The procurement stage currently stands at the Award phase, with the awarded supplier being ASPRIS CHILDREN'S SERVICES LIMITED.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those focused on providing educational placements. Given the nature of the contract, businesses that deliver tailored social services and have experience in collaborative partnerships with local councils would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. The awarded contract to a large supplier also suggests that both established and scaling enterprises can find growth potential in engaging with sub-central government tenders. The contract's value of £383,289 illustrates a substantial investment in this sector, opening doors for further procurement engagements in related fields.

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Notice Title

Social Care & Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2114

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061029
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007299-2026
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
£383,289 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 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

ASPRIS CHILDREN'S SERVICES

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