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Social Care & Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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10 Feb 2026 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has concluded a procurement process titled "Social Care & Education Placement" in the services industry category, specifically focusing on health and social work services. This contract, under the direct procurement method, was implemented as a below-threshold process without competition, adhering to a light-touch regime. The contract was awarded on the 11th of January 2026, with an implementation period from the 12th of January to the 31st of March 2026, and a value of £92,796.79. The process took place in the region of UKK1, contributing to local socioeconomic activities. The procurement is at the award and contract stage, involving the participation of Park Blue Homes Limited as a supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social care and education services, particularly those with the capacity to operate under the light-touch regime. Organisations looking to expand their footprint in local government contracts will find this process, led by Bristol City Council, advantageous for demonstrating their ability to deliver health and social services. Large-scale enterprises like Park Blue Homes Limited have shown the capability to meet the tender requirements effectively, indicating that similar businesses could leverage their resources and expertise in future tenders involving direct procurement methods.

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Notice Title

Social Care & Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2202

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c51
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011796-2026
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
£92,796 Under £100K

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 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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

PARK BLUE HOMES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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