Award

Social Care & Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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10 Feb 2026 at 10:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerning the "Social Care & Education Placement" contract was conducted by Bristol City Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement is part of the services category, specifically health and social work services, and falls under a light-touch regime. Initiated as a direct procurement method without competition due to its below-threshold status, the contract process is in the 'Award' stage. Key milestones include the signing of the contract on 10 February 2026, with the service delivery set to commence on 21 April 2026 and continue until 31 August 2028. The contract, valued at £253,324, involves services within the UKK1 region.

This contract presents opportunities for large-scale service providers in the health and social care industry looking to expand their operations in the UK, particularly those with a proven track record in educational placements and social care services. Although the procurement was awarded to Ruskin Mill Trust Limited through a direct method, similar future opportunities can be ideal for organisations equipped to offer specialised services to local councils. Businesses seeking to enhance their portfolio in government contracts could benefit by monitoring such procurements for upcoming opportunities within Bristol’s public service sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Care & Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2169

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064bf8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011677-2026
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
£253,324 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

RUSKIN MILL TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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