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Social Care & Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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10 Feb 2026 at 10:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has concluded a procurement process for a contract titled "Social Care & Education Placement". This contract falls under the services category, specifically health and social work services, and covers the region of the United Kingdom, identified by the geographical code UKK1. The process was carried out using a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition, under the light-touch regime. The winning supplier is FIVE RIVERS CHILD CARE LIMITED, and the contract commenced on 12th January 2026, with an active status that stretches until 31st August 2029. The entire contract is valued at £382,200 GBP, and it was officially signed on 11th January 2026.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses that are large-scale and have experience in delivering services within the health and social work sector. Particularly suitable for businesses focusing on social care and education, the contract allows the winning firm to engage in a meaningful partnership with a public authority, enhancing its portfolio of clients within the public sector. By participating in such contracts, firms can increase their market footprint and demonstrate their capacity to deliver essential services in collaboration with local government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Care & Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2171

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011693-2026
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
£382,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 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

FIVE RIVERS CHILD CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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