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05 Aug 2026 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process, entitled "Social Care and Education Placement," was conducted by Bristol City Council, located in Bristol, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the "Health and social work services" industry category and is situated in the UKK1 region. The process has reached the award stage as of August 2026, with Wessex Water Services Ltd being selected as the supplier. The procurement was executed through a "direct" method, specifically below the threshold without competition, under the light-touch regime. The contract was signed on 2nd June 2026 and covers a period from 3rd June to 31st December 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in social care and education services, particularly those within the UKK1 region, to engage with public sector projects. Although the procurement method did not involve competition, it highlights future possibilities for partnerships with local governments. Businesses of various sizes, especially those with a focus on health and social services, can look towards similar direct procurement opportunities as a pathway for growth and expansion within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Social Care and Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care and Education Placement - DNYY2949

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dcd5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074366-2026
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
£105 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 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
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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

WESSEX WATER SERVICES

Further Information

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