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Social Care & Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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10 Feb 2026 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has recently concluded a procurement process for a contract titled "Social Care & Education Placement." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically addressing health and social work services. The contract was awarded on 10th February 2026 and is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2026, running until 31st August 2029. Located in the UKK1 region of the United Kingdom, the procurement utilised the direct method under a 'Below threshold - without competition' approach. This process, completed under the guidance of the legal basis "2023/54," aims at bolstering social care and educational placements in the Bristol area.

For businesses, particularly those operating within or entering the health and social services sector, this tender represents a growth opportunity by aligning with public sector requirements and priorities. With the contract awarded to NATIONAL STAR FOUNDATION, a large-scale organisation also recognised for its VCSE status, it exemplifies the potential for similar entities to engage in future public contracts aimed at supporting social care initiatives. Businesses adept in delivering specialised social services could find this procurement sphere lucrative, especially for those situated in or able to service the West of England region.

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Notice Title

Social Care & Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2232

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c78
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011853-2026
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K

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
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 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

NATIONAL STAR FOUNDATION

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