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Social Care and Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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08 Jul 2026 at 15:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Social Care and Education Placement" contract was conducted by Bristol City Council, classified as a sub-central government public authority in the UK. They had adopted a direct procurement method that circumvented competition, as the contract was below the threshold. The procurement related to health and social work services within the region UKK1, and was finalised with an award to DISCOVERY EDUCATION EUROPE LIMITED. The award stage was completed on 8th July 2026, and the contract took effect from 3rd September 2026, ending on 23rd July 2027, with a total gross value of GBP 39,000.

This tender opens avenues for businesses specialising in social care and education services, particularly those capable of delivering health and social work services. Companies, especially those of a larger scale, with experience in handling service contracts of a similar nature, would be well-suited to engage in similar future procurements from Bristol City Council. The direct procurement method used suggests opportunities for established suppliers who can provide precise and tailored services efficiently within the specified time frame. Providing such targeted solutions can significantly enhance a supplier's reputation and credentials, paving the way for more contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Care and Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care and Education Placement - DNYY2731

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c6cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064403-2026
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
£39,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 23 Jul 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

DISCOVERY EDUCATION EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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