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Social Care and Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2026 at 12:29

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed a procurement process titled "Social Care and Education Placement" as of 30th April 2026. This involves services in the health and social work sector, with a particular focus on placements for social care and education. The tender process followed was direct and below threshold, without competition, under the 'light touch' regime. The contract was awarded to FAIRWAYS (GM) LTD., with services delivered in the UKK1 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was initiated in the context of UK legislation 2023/54, and the contract, valued at £97,124.97, was active from 16th February 2026 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the social care and education services sector, particularly those specialising in service provision without the need for a competitive tendering process. SMEs like FAIRWAYS (GM) LTD., which are agile and capable of delivering specific health and social work services, are well-suited to participate in such procurements, where being established within the local region can be advantageous. This type of procurement can pave the way for small and medium-sized enterprises to strengthen their service offerings and expand their presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Social Care and Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care and Education Placement DNYY2439

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f43
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039906-2026
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
£97,124 Under £100K

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 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

FAIRWAYS (GM

Further Information

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