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Social Care & Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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05 Feb 2026 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Bristol, has completed a procurement process titled "Social Care & Education Placement" under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services. The procurement, executed using a direct method below the threshold without competition, is currently in the Award stage. The contract, identified by ID DNYY2133, commenced on 1st November 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2030. The procurement was guided by the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54 and falls under the light touch regime. The awarded contract carries a value of GBP 227,982.86 and was signed on 31st October 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses offering services in the health and social work sector, specifically those equipped to provide community and social care solutions. The principal supplier, Methodist Homes, a large organisation based in Derby, demonstrates the scale and capacity required to secure such contracts. Businesses with expertise in social care and education services, particularly those familiar with public sector contracts and adept at fulfilling regulatory requirements, are well-suited to compete in such procurement opportunities. Smaller enterprises aiming to expand in the public services sector may find collaboration or subcontracting opportunities beneficial for business growth.

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Notice Title

Social Care & Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2133

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064930
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010591-2026
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
£227,982 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 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

METHODIST HOMES

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