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Social Care & Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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16 Mar 2026 at 13:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Social Care & Education Placement" was initiated by Bristol City Council. This contract falls under the industry category of health and social work services and is geographically situated in the United Kingdom, specifically the UKK1 region. The procurement method used was direct, with the procurement process identified as below the threshold without competition. The tender process is complete, and the contract was awarded on 4th February 2026, set to run from 5th February 2026 to 31st March 2030, with a gross value of £214,405.71.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social work services to expand their operations, particularly those situated within the UK region specified. The contract was awarded to Methodist Homes, a large-scale supplier, demonstrating the potential for substantial business growth in social care services. Organisations specialising in providing social care and educational placements will find this contract opportunity particularly fitting as the scope aligns seamlessly with service-oriented businesses in the given sector and geographic location.

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Notice Title

Social Care & Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2294

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b04
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023495-2026
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
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20261 months 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

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

METHODIST HOMES

Further Information

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