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Social Care & Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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11 Feb 2026 at 16:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Bristol City Council has resulted in the award of a contract titled "Social Care & Education Placement". This contract falls under the industry category of health and social work services. The procurement, conducted as a direct method below the threshold without competition, aims to deliver services within the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKK1 region. The procurement process is now complete, with the contract active from 5th February 2026 until 31st March 2030. The awarded supplier, Hartford Care Ltd, has been selected for their capabilities in this sector, cementing their role in the region's social care and education placement services.

The contract presents significant opportunities for businesses within the health and social work services sector, particularly those offering specialised care and education services. Large enterprises like Hartford Care Ltd are well-suited to fulfil the requirements due to their capacity to deliver high-quality services across extensive timeframes. Businesses operating within the public authority and sub-central government spaces can find growth potential by collaborating with local councils like Bristol City Council, identifying opportunities for partnership or expansion in similar procurement activities. This strategic partnership not only aids in business growth but also enhances the service delivery within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Care & Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2276

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012589-2026
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
£214,405 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

HARTFORD CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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