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03 Jul 2026 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council, acting as the buyer, has completed a procurement process for "Social Care and Education Placement", focusing on delivering services within the health and social work sector. This procurement falls under the 'light touch' regime and utilised a direct procurement method, specifically below threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to COMPASS FOSTERING CENTRAL LIMITED, starting from 10th April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027. The services are required in the region denoted as UKK1 in the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £66,767.80.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses within the health and social care industry, particularly those providing fostering and placement services, to engage with public sector procurement and establish valuable relationships with local government entities. Businesses that are small or medium-sized enterprises, like COMPASS FOSTERING CENTRAL LIMITED, may find this type of tender especially advantageous, allowing them to showcase their specialty in providing comprehensive care and educational placement services without the necessity of navigating through competitive bidding processes.

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Notice Title

Social Care and Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care and Education Placement - DNYY2702

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c3b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062916-2026
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
£66,767 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
9 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

COMPASS FOSTERING CENTRAL

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