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Social Care & Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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10 Feb 2026 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Social Care & Education Placement" contract, with Windmill Training Limited as the awarded supplier. This contract, identified by the code DNYY2185, belongs to the services category under the health and social work services classification (CPV code 85000000). The procurement was conducted directly, below the threshold, without competition, and fell under the light-touch regime. The contract initiated on 7th January 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2030, for a total value of £304,696.07. Located in the UKK1 region, this project is a significant move by Bristol City Council to enhance social care and education services within the locality.

The direct procurement method indicates an opportunity for specialist service providers familiar with health and social work services to engage with public authorities like Bristol City Council for tailored projects. Companies similar to Windmill Training Limited, which are typically SMEs with expertise in social care and education training, stand to benefit from such opportunities. The contract's long duration until 2030, combined with its considerable financial value, suggests potential stability and business growth for service providers capable of delivering high-quality services in these sectors. Businesses within the UK looking to expand their public sector portfolios may find similar contracts advantageous, particularly those that operate in the South West of England.

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Notice Title

Social Care & Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2185

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011768-2026
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
SME

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
£304,696 £100K-£500K

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

WINDMILL TRAINING

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