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Social Care & Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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10 Feb 2026 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Social Care & Education Placement" project was handled by Bristol City Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Bristol. This procurement, categorised under health and social work services and described as a "light touch" regime, falls within the service industry sector. The direct procurement method was chosen, and the process was conducted without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract was awarded to Community Therapeutic Services Limited and commenced on 7th January 2026, with completion expected by 31st March 2030. This contract has been valued at £92,144.46 GBP and covers delivery within the UKK1 region in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the health and social care sector. Companies that specialise in therapeutic or educational services and have the capacity to partner with local governments would be well-suited to benefit from similar opportunities. Given its direct award method, businesses looking to engage in future procurement processes with public authorities like Bristol City Council should focus on building strategic relationships and demonstrating their value and reliability to potential public sector clients.

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Notice Title

Social Care & Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2184

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c34
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011761-2026
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
£92,144 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 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

COMMUNITY THERAPEUTIC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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