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30 Jun 2026 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a "Social Care and Education Placement" was conducted by Bristol City Council, a public authority operating under sub-central government. Situated in Bristol, United Kingdom, the Council proceeded through the procurement stages culminating in the award stage on 30th June 2026, with the tender ID DNYY2775. The procurement falls under the "Health and social work services" category and was executed using a direct procurement method described as below threshold without competition, aligning with the UK's legal framework. The contract commenced on 27th April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027, valued at approximately £661,631.14 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for established businesses within the health and social care sector, particularly those with the capacity to deliver education and placement services. Given the scale and nature of the contract, larger firms like KEYS PCE LIMITED, which has been successful in securing the contract, may find such opportunities beneficial for business growth. Enterprises equipped to provide comprehensive and specialised services are well-suited to compete in future tenders of a similar nature, particularly those adhering to the light-touch regime procurement standards.

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Notice Title

Social Care and Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care and Education Placement - DNYY2775

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c04a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061318-2026
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
£661,631 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 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
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

KEYS PCE

Further Information

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