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Social Care and Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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29 May 2026 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Social Care and Education Placement" contract, under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54. This procurement falls within the services category, specifically health and social work services, and caters to regions such as UKK1 in the United Kingdom. The procurement process concluded with an award in May 2026 and saw the participation of TURN UP CARE LIMITED as the supplier. This contract, conducted under a direct procurement method below threshold without competition, is part of a special "light touch" regime. The contract, which commenced on 29 March 2026, will span until 31 March 2030 with a gross amount valued at GBP 68,437.40.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and social work sectors, particularly those classified as small to medium enterprises (SMEs). Businesses that focus on providing comprehensive care services are well-suited to benefit from such contracts, enabling them to build a solid working relationship with local government entities like Bristol City Council. The direct procurement method utilised here, while limiting competition in this instance, highlights the importance of maintaining strong networks and a solid reputation to be considered for future opportunities of similar nature. Such opportunities can provide stable income and foster growth within the care and educational placement sector.

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Notice Title

Social Care and Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care and Education Placement - DNYY2633

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a94e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051004-2026
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
£68,437 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 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

TURN UP CARE

Further Information

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