Award

Social Care and Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

29 May 2026 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has concluded a procurement process for a "Social Care and Education Placement," classified under health and social work services. The contract, identified as DNYY2532, follows a direct procurement method, operating below the threshold without competition, and falls under the light-touch special regime. The award stage has been completed with the contract awarded to PHOENIX LEARNING & CARE HOLDINGS LIMITED. The contract, active from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027, holds a value of £59,829.89. Located in the UKK1 region, the procurement aligns with legislation UKPGA 2023/54, evidenced by the contract notice published on 29th May 2026.

This award presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) within the health and social work sector. It is particularly suited for organisations capable of delivering specialised education placements and care services that align with sub-central government requirements. The direct award approach suggests a strategic partnership potential for businesses with established credibility in similar undertakings, highlighting Bristol as a region with ongoing demands for specialised social care services.

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Notice Title

Social Care and Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care and Education Placement - DNYY2532

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a937
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050974-2026
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
£59,829 Under £100K

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 2027 6-12 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

PHOENIX LEARNING & CARE HOLDINGS

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