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Award

14 Jul 2026 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has awarded a contract for a "Social Care and Education Placement" under the health and social work services category. The procurement process, identified by tender ID DNYY2851, was conducted below the threshold and without competition, adhering to the light-touch regime under UK legislation 2023/54. This process, located in the United Kingdom, has reached the award stage as of 14th July 2026. The awarded contract with RUSKIN MILL TRUST LIMITED, starting on 1st September 2026, is set to run until 31st August 2030, with a total value of £504,972.

This engagement presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the services sector, particularly those specialising in health and social work services. Large entities with a capacity to manage direct awards in the sub-central government public authority category, much like RUSKIN MILL TRUST LIMITED, might find similar tenders valuable for growth. The nature of this tender indicates a potential alignment for organisations capable of delivering specialised social care and educational services, supporting local government objectives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Social Care and Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care and Education Placement - DNYY2851

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cac2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066183-2026
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
£504,972 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
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

RUSKIN MILL TRUST

Further Information

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