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30 Jun 2026 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process relates to the "Social Care and Education Placement" initiative led by Bristol City Council, located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The contract is categorised under health and social work services, specifically within the UKK1 region. This procurement process, initiated by direct method without competition, falls under a special light touch regime and was successfully awarded on 25th February 2026, with completion set for 31st December 2030. The procurement stage is at the award and contract phase, with the final contract, valued at £95,035.01, having been signed on 24th February 2026.

This tender represents significant business growth potential for large-scale service providers specialising in health and social care services. With the procurement method identified as direct and below-threshold, companies like Wessex Water Services Ltd, which has secured the contract, highlight the opportunity for businesses capable of delivering specialised services aligned with local government needs. The successful firm will cater to the demands of social and educational placements in the region, making it ideal for businesses experienced in public sector engagements seeking to expand their footprint in the social services sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Social Care and Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care and Education Placement - DNYY2440

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c002
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061187-2026
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
Large

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
£95,035 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

WESSEX WATER SERVICES

Further Information

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