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Social Care and Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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02 Jul 2026 at 14:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has concluded a procurement process titled "Social Care and Education Placement," within the health and social work services category. The contract, which was awarded to BLUE SKY FOSTERING LIMITED, was part of a direct procurement method under the "light touch" regime, conducted below the threshold without competition. The procurement process focused on service provision in the UKK1 region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The contract, valued at £291,087.50, commenced on 31st March 2026 and is currently active. The entire procurement process has reached the award stage, with a completion status for the tender.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those experienced in providing care and educational placements. Firms similar to BLUE SKY FOSTERING LIMITED, notably small to medium-sized enterprises operating within the UK, may find these tender opportunities conducive to business growth. The procurement method, favouring direct engagement without competition under the light touch regime, can benefit well-established, specialist service providers looking to expand their client base within the public sector. Businesses with the capability to deliver tailored social care solutions aligned with public authority requirements could significantly leverage such contract awards to enhance their market position.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Care and Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care and Education Placement - DNYY2628

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c295
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062356-2026
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
£291,087 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

BLUE SKY FOSTERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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