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Social Care and Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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03 Jul 2026 at 14:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process described involves Bristol City Council, which is seeking to fulfil a contract titled "Social Care and Education Placement". Categorised under health and social work services, this procurement focuses on the UKK1 region, notably Bristol. Submitted through a direct procurement method, this process was executed below the competitive threshold, within a special light-touch regime. The tender process culminated in an award on 8th April 2026, with the contract period extending from 9th April 2026 to 31st March 2031. Notably, the procurement stage is complete, and the contract has been signed and activated as of July 2026, valued at £88,522.58.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the services sector, with a special emphasis on those involved in health and social care. WILLOW TREE SUPPORT SERVICES LTD, a London-based SME, has been successful in securing the contract. Businesses with expertise in social care services have the potential for growth through similar opportunities. The light-touch nature of this procurement suggests an accessible entry for other SMEs looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts, especially those catering to specialised service needs in sub-central government categories.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Care and Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care and Education Placement - DNYY2709

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c3c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062949-2026
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
£88,522 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
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

WILLOW TREE SUPPORT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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