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Social Care & Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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05 Feb 2026 at 16:39

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has recently completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Social Care & Education Placement" under the industry category of health and social work services. The procurement, which follows the "lightTouch" regime, was executed using a direct procurement method due to its below-threshold nature, thus bypassing competition. This contract, awarded to SAFE HANDS CARE & SUPPORT SERVICES LIMITED, commenced on 12th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2030. Located in the South West of the United Kingdom, this process pertains to community-centric services, emphasising the role of regional public authority engagements.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) akin to the awarded supplier. Such contracts allow businesses to demonstrate expertise in service provision for local authorities and enhance their reputation and portfolio within the public sector. Moreover, companies with capacities aligned to community-oriented care and educational placements could benefit from similar future opportunities, thereby fostering growth and sustainability in the health and social care industry. Engaging in such tenders can stimulate business expansion by establishing strong partnerships with local governments like Bristol City Council.

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Notice Title

Social Care & Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2162

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064974
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010691-2026
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
SME

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
£105,705 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 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

SAFE HANDS CARE & SUPPORT SERVICES

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