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Social Care & Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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16 Mar 2026 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has successfully completed a direct procurement process for a contract titled "Social Care & Education Placement," under the industry category of health and social work services. The procurement process was executed without competition, following the "Below threshold - without competition" method, and the contract has been awarded to HARBOUR HEALTHCARE (NORTH) LTD. The procurement falls under the light-touch regime and is situated in the UKK1 region, United Kingdom. The contract was signed on 29 January 2026, with the service period running from 30 January 2026 to 31 March 2030. This process, concluded on 16 March 2026, illustrates the procurement status as complete.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in health and social work services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like HARBOUR HEALTHCARE (NORTH) LTD, which successfully obtained the contract. Businesses specialising in social care solutions and educational placements will find this procurement suitable for leveraging their expertise and expanding their presence within the public sector. The emphasis on direct procurement without competitive bidding suggests opportunities for businesses that have a strong relationship with public authorities and can offer specialised services that meet specific public needs efficiently.

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Notice Title

Social Care & Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2293

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023490-2026
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
£215,254 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 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

HARBOUR HEALTHCARE (NORTH

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