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Social Care & Education Placement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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20 Jul 2026 at 11:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process facilitated by Bristol City Council pertains to the provision of social care and education placement services, with the procurement titled "Social Care & Education Placement". This contract falls within the "services" category under the health and social work services industry. The geographical focus for the project is the UKK1 region in the United Kingdom, specifically targeting Bristol. The procurement method is categorised as "direct" and was conducted without competition due to being below the financial threshold for open competition. The contract was awarded in May 2026, with completion anticipated by March 2027. The total contract value is £85,450.20, and the award was officially active from 15th May 2026.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in social care and related educational services, particularly those capable of meeting the unique requirements of public authorities like Bristol City Council. TIFA Life Ltd, a large supplier with established operations in the Bristol area, was considered well-suited for this project, as evidenced by their successful award of this contract. For other businesses seeking similar opportunities, developing strong local connections and expertise in light-touch regimes and direct service provision could enhance competitiveness in future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Care & Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2862

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cec4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068215-2026
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
£85,450 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
14 May 2026 - 31 Mar 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

TIFA LIFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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