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Social Care and Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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02 Jul 2026 at 14:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Bristol City Council involves the contract titled "Social Care and Education Placement." Categorised under health and social work services, this contract is part of the services industry and located in the UKK1 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement reached the award stage on 2nd July 2026, following a direct procurement method without competition, classified as light-touch regime and below threshold. The contract was awarded to RISING STAR CARE SOLUTIONS LIMITED on 31st March 2026 and spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a contract value of £296,192.29.

This tender reflects an opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services to engage with a sub-central government authority. Ideal contenders would be small to medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering social care and education placements as per specific requirements laid out by Bristol City Council. While this specific contract has been awarded, understanding the procurement process of direct methods and light-touch regimes may help similar businesses prepare for future opportunities with similar buying organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Care and Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care and Education Placement - DNYY2632

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c299
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062367-2026
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
£296,192 £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

RISING STAR CARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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