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Social Care and Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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29 May 2026 at 14:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Social Care and Education Placement" contract, conducted by Bristol City Council, has reached the award stage. As a sub-central government public authority, Bristol City Council is located at City Hall, College Green, Bristol, BS1 5TR, United Kingdom. The procurement was carried out using a direct method below threshold, without competition, under a light-touch regime. The contract, valued at £130,035, commenced on 1st September 2026 and will conclude on 31st August 2029. The industry category for this procurement is "services" within the health and social work services sector. The supplier, PHOENIX LEARNING & CARE HOLDINGS LIMITED, based in Tiverton, Devon, has been awarded the contract.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social care and education services, particularly those experienced with contracts that have a light-touch regime. With its focus on health and social work services, companies in the SME sector such as those providing care solutions and educational support might find this project an excellent fit, offering them avenues for expansion and enhanced market presence. The direct procurement method utilised signifies a streamlined process, making this an attractive opportunity for businesses capable of providing high-quality, targeted services in the specified timeframe and locations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Care and Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care and Education Placement - DNYY2530

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a934
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050967-2026
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
£130,035 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20266 days ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

PHOENIX LEARNING & CARE HOLDINGS

Further Information

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