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08 Jul 2026 at 16:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Social Care and Education Placement" contract has been completed by Bristol City Council, a public authority under the sub-central government category. The contract, identified with the tender reference DNYY2748, falls under the services category, specifically targeting health and social work services. Located in the Bristol area (region UKK1), the contract was awarded through a direct procurement method due to being below the threshold for competition. The contract commenced on 21st April 2026 and is set to end on 31st March 2027, with an overall value of £74,490.43.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of social care and education services, particularly those with a focus on fostering. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), such as Blue Sky Fostering Limited, which was the successful bidder, are ideally positioned to leverage their expertise in this specialised field. The contract's nature offers a chance for growth within the sector due to its light-touch regime, which encourages innovation and flexibility in service delivery. With Bristol City Council as the buying organisation, this tender provides a reliable partnership and potential for establishing long-term engagements in the social care arena.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Social Care and Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care and Education Placement - DNYY2748

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c6d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064408-2026
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
£74,490 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
20 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

BLUE SKY FOSTERING

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