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Social Care & Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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10 Feb 2026 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the Social Care & Education Placement, managed by Bristol City Council, has reached the award stage following a direct procurement method. This tender falls under the health and social work services category, indicating it adheres to a light-touch regime and was completed below the threshold without competition. Located in Bristol, within the UKK11 region, the procurement process officially concluded with the signing of the contract on 19th January 2026, and is set to remain active until 31st March 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £80,889.29, was published on 10th February 2026, with delivery primarily within the UKK1 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of health and social work services. The awarded contract to Skylark Care Solutions Ltd highlights the potential for large-scale enterprises to engage in similar future opportunities with public authorities like Bristol City Council. Given the procurement’s requirement for expertise in delivering educational and care services, businesses capable of fulfilling these needs efficiently and effectively are well-suited to compete in this market. The specified procurement method, designed to streamline processes under the light-touch regime, further supports suitable businesses in capitalising on public sector contracts without navigating complex competition requirements.

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Notice Title

Social Care & Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2262

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ccb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011973-2026
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
£80,889 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
20 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SKYLARK CARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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