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Social Care and Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2026 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has awarded a contract titled "Social Care and Education Placement," falling under the services category, specifically health and social work services. The procurement was conducted through a direct and below-threshold method without competition under the light-touch regime. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period running from 4th February 2026 to 31st March 2026. The procurement location is within the UKK1 region, United Kingdom. The associated value of the contract is £129,210.40 and was signed on 3rd February 2026.

This tender, aimed at bolstering social care and education services, presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs that specialise in health and social services. The procurement method employed here, being direct and without competition, suggests an opportunity for businesses with strong pre-existing relationships or unique service offerings to partake in similar future contracts. Companies operating within the public authority and sub-central government domains would find themselves well-suited to compete and potentially expand their portfolio by engaging in similar tenders issued by Bristol City Council or other municipal bodies in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Social Care and Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care and Education Placement DNYY2314

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ee7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039691-2026
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
£129,210 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 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

BRIGHT HORIZONS CARE RECRUITMENT

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