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Award

09 Jul 2026 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has concluded a public contracting process for a project titled "Social Care and Education Placement" under the services category, with the procurement process reaching the award stage. The direct procurement method used was below threshold and without competition, identified as "light touch". The contract covers health and social work services and commenced on 29th April 2026, concluding on 31st March 2027, with a total gross amount of £90,291.93 GBP. The services will be delivered within the UKK1 region in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare and social work services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises capable of fulfilling sub-central governmental contracts. With such services in demand, companies with experience in similar procurement projects can leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and potential scalability in the governmental sector. The awarded supplier, Rising Star Care Solutions Limited, sets a precedent for SMEs aiming to enter the competitive space of public service contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Social Care and Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care and Education Placement - DNYY2780

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c7de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064858-2026
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
£90,291 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
28 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

RISING STAR CARE SOLUTIONS

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