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Social Care & Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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10 Feb 2026 at 10:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for a Social Care & Education Placement was conducted by Bristol City Council, located at City Hall, College Green, Bristol, UK. The procurement, identified as DNYY2170, pertains to the services industry category, specifically health and social work services (CPV: 85000000). The location for service delivery is in the UKK1 region of the United Kingdom. This procurement, which used a direct method below the threshold without competition and followed a light touch regime, reached the award and contract stage with completion on 10 February 2026. The entire contract period spans from 1 January 2026 to 31 August 2028, with a total value of £97,635 GBP. The contract was signed on 31 December 2025, and the corresponding notice was published on Find a Tender.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in delivering health and social work services. While the contract was awarded without a competitive bidding process, it highlights the potential for similar future projects within Bristol City Council and other sub-central government bodies. Large businesses, like Melrose Education Holdings Limited, which have the capability and resources to manage substantial contracts in this sector, are ideally positioned to pursue such opportunities. Engaging in this contract allows companies to strengthen their relationship with public authorities and gain valuable experience in delivering essential public services, setting the stage for future bids and partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Care & Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2170

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064bfc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011683-2026
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
£97,635 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 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 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

MELROSE EDUCATION HOLDINGS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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