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Social Care & Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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26 Feb 2026 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has concluded a procurement process for the contract titled "Social Care & Education Placement", placing emphasis on the services sector within the health and social work services category. This initiative is situated in the UKK1 region, specifically targeting facilities in and around Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has progressed to the award and contract phase, with an active contract signed on 22 December 2025, running from 23 December 2025 to 31 March 2030. The procurement method followed appears to be below the threshold, tagged under the special regime of "light touch" to cater to specific business needs.

This tender signifies a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in providing health and social care services. The contract has been awarded to Riversway Care Ltd, a large-scale supplier located in Leicester. Businesses within the social and healthcare services domain, especially those experienced in dealing with public authorities, can explore such opportunities to expand their service offerings to government bodies. The process demonstrates how meeting specific procurement criteria can allow businesses to successfully compete and collaborate with local councils, aiding both business growth and community support initiatives.

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Notice Title

Social Care & Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2142

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017433-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£318,685 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 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
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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

RIVERSWAY CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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