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Award

03 Jul 2026 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed a procurement process for a "Social Care and Education Placement" under the services category, which was directly procured without competition below the threshold. The process was finalised with the award on 3rd July 2026. This contract, valued at £295,993.66, is set to run from 10th April 2026 to 31st March 2027. It involves the delivery of health and social work services across the UKK1 region. The procurement adhered to the light-touch regime, aligned with UK legislation 2023/54.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care industry, specifically those capable of providing comprehensive support services. Companies like large-scale providers would be well-suited due to the contract’s requirements and scope. Engaging in such contracts could enhance their credentials and expand their reach in delivering essential social services, fostering client trust and enhancing service portfolios in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Social Care and Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care and Education Placement - DNYY2701

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c3b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062920-2026
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
£295,993 £100K-£500K

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
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

BASE SUPPORT SERVICES

Further Information

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