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Social Care and Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2026 at 12:22

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council recently awarded a contract for a "Social Care and Education Placement," reflecting its commitment within the social care services sector. This procurement process was categorized under health and social work services, and it was carried out without competition, as it fell below the commercial threshold. The process reached the award and contract stage on 30th April 2026, with FAIROLIVE LIMITED being the chosen supplier. The contract is significant, spanning from 16th February 2026 to 31st March 2030, focusing on the region UKK1, with a total contract value of approximately £458,963.73 GBP.

This procurement opportunity presents considerable prospects for businesses involved in the social care and health services industry, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, as illustrated by the winning supplier, FAIROLIVE LIMITED. Companies with expertise in managing education and care placements have the potential to benefit and thrive through similar contract opportunities issued by entities like Bristol City Council. The direct procurement method and light-touch regime suggest opportunities for niche service providers specialising in non-competitive sectors to engage significantly in these public services.

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Notice Title

Social Care and Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care and Education Placement DNYY2377

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039902-2026
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
£458,963 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
16 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

FAIROLIVE

Further Information

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