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Social Care & Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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10 Feb 2026 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Bristol City Council focused on the "Social Care & Education Placement" contract in the health and social work services sector. This process falls under a special light-touch regime and was completed on 10th February 2026. It was categorised under services and held according to legislation 2023/54. The tender, identified by DNYY2179, commenced with a contract signed on 21st September 2025, and is set to last until 31st March 2030. The contract, valued at £337,480 GBP, was awarded to Riversway Care Limited, a large supplier based in Leicester. The procurement method was completed below the threshold with unknown specifics, and the services will be delivered within the UKK1 region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity represents a significant engagement in the social care services industry, creating growth potential for companies specialising in health and social work. Large enterprises and those positioned within educational placement services can benefit from such contracts, particularly providers with experience in contractual delivery across governmental frameworks. By securing such contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolios and expand operational reach within the public sector market. As Bristol City Council is a reputable sub-central government authority, partnering with them could further bolster a business’s credibility and presence in the industry.

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Notice Title

Social Care & Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2179

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c28
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011744-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£337,480 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 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

RIVERSWAY CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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