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08 Jul 2026 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed a procurement process titled "Social Care and Education Placement", focusing on the provision of health and social work services. The procurement, under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, was carried out using a direct procurement method identified as "below threshold - without competition". This process, classified under the services category and following a light touch regime, led to an award to Cygnet Health Care Limited, a large-scale supplier. The contract, valued at £41,876.25, was signed on 21st April 2026, spanning from 22nd April to 31st August 2026. All activities related to this contract are situated within the UKK1 region, United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity fosters growth potential for businesses within the health and social work sector, particularly for organisations capable of delivering comprehensive care and education services. Enterprises that specialise in providing tailored social care solutions in line with public sector standards could find this contract area advantageous. As the procurement was executed directly without competition, companies with established relationships and a proven track record with sub-central government authorities like Bristol City Council are well-suited to compete in similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Social Care and Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care and Education Placement - DNYY2758

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c6d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064410-2026
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
£41,876 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 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

CYGNET HEALTH CARE

Further Information

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