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Social Care and Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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29 May 2026 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed a procurement process for a Social Care and Education Placement, which falls under the industry category of health and social work services. The contracting process, initiated as a tender, led to an active contract with NEXUS FOSTERING LIMITED. The procurement method employed was direct and below the threshold, allowing for a process without competition. The contract spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a total value of £374,198 GBP, illustrating a focus on local social care services within the UKK1 region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in health and social work services, especially those equipped to handle long-term placements in education and care settings. Companies with expertise in fostering or similar social services could benefit from understanding such procurement processes, as it could guide them in tailoring services to meet sub-central government needs. Furthermore, direct procurement methods may advantage SMEs with established local relationships and capacities to deliver specialised services efficiently and effectively. Engaging in such contracts can result in stable income streams and reinforce a company's standing within the public service sector.

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Notice Title

Social Care and Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care and Education Placement - DNYY2629

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a943
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050990-2026
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
£374,198 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

NEXUS FOSTERING

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