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Social Care & Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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10 Feb 2026 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has recently completed a procurement process under the title "Social Care & Education Placement", focusing on the provision of health and social work services. This procurement falls under the services category and utilised a direct procurement method specified as "Below threshold - without competition." The contract, awarded to MANOR CARE HOMES LTD, is a part of a light-touch regime legal basis tied to the 2023 UK legislation. This contract is located in the Bristol area, UKK1 region, and the procurement cycle began with important dates like the start on 15 September 2025, running until 31 March 2030, having been signed on 14 September 2025. The award was formally documented in February 2026.

This procurement opportunity provides businesses specialising in health and social work services with substantial potential to expand their operations, particularly for those based near Bristol or looking to enter this market. The direct procurement method, although competitive barriers were low in this instance, suggests a focus on establishing a strong partnership. SMEs, such as specialised care homes or service providers in the health and social care sector, present as ideal contenders for such tenders. The contract value of £214,556.10 further underscores a significant business opportunity for businesses looking to bolster their portfolios with public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Social Care & Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2251

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011857-2026
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
£214,556 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 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

MANOR CARE HOMES

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