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30 Jun 2026 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed the procurement process for a Social Care & Education Placement, classified under the services industry category specifically related to health and social work services. The contract was awarded to HMO NE LTD and the procurement method applied was direct, falling below the threshold, hence executed without competition. The procurement location is Bristol, in the United Kingdom (region UKK1), with the contract set to run from 2nd April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The tender process was initiated on 30th June 2026, following UK legislation UKPGA 2023/54, under a light-touch special regime.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector to gain entry into public sector contracts, especially those with expertise in social care and education placement services. Large-scale enterprises similar to HMO NE LTD, which are adept in delivering comprehensive care and education solutions, will find this type of procurement advantageous for expanding their market footprint. Additionally, the nature of direct procurement without competition underscores the need for well-established relationships with public authorities like Bristol City Council for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Social Care & Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2710

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c067
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061356-2026
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
£849,019 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 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

HMO NE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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