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Social Care & Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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10 Feb 2026 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed a procurement process for a service-related contract titled "Social Care & Education Placement" under the light-touch regime. The procurement method used was direct, below the competitive threshold, focusing on health and social work services within the UKK1 region of the United Kingdom. This procurement process, identified by the tender ID DNYY2203, concluded with the award issued on 10th February 2026, and the contract signed on the same day. The contract period stretches from 17th March 2026 to 31st March 2026, with a contract value of £47,831.14.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those within the UK regions. The awarded supplier, ACTIVE CARE SOLUTIONS LIMITED, is a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Bromsgrove. This contract showcases the potential for similar SMEs offering specialised services in social care and education to engage with sub-central government entities like Bristol City Council. By demonstrating capability in direct procurement under light-touch regimes, interested businesses can leverage such opportunities to expand within the public services sector.

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Notice Title

Social Care & Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2203

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011812-2026
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
£47,831 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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

ACTIVE CARE SOLUTIONS

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