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Social Care & Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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10 Mar 2026 at 12:43

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has recently completed a public procurement process titled "Social Care & Education Placement," focusing on health and social work services. Located in Bristol, United Kingdom, the procurement falls under the industry category of services and employed a below threshold procurement method with a special regime termed "lightTouch." The contract has been awarded as of 10th March 2026, with key dates including the contract period from 20th January to 31st March 2026. The supplier, PHOENIX COMMUNITY CARE LIMITED, based in London, was awarded the contract valued at £22,593.21.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in social care and educational services to expand their reach and collaborate with local councils. Ideal candidates for similar future tenders include SMEs with expertise in delivering health and social work services, as exemplified by PHOENIX COMMUNITY CARE LIMITED's success. Engaging in such tenders can enhance service portfolios and foster long-term partnerships within sub-central government entities. Businesses keen on exploring growth in the public sector should closely monitor similar procurement opportunities issued by Bristol City Council and other regional authorities.

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Notice Title

Social Care & Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2286

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066642
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021303-2026
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
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
£22,593 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 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

PHOENIX COMMUNITY CARE

Further Information

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