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Award

06 Aug 2026 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Social Care and Education Placement" was procured by Bristol City Council, located at City Hall in Bristol. The procurement process focused on the services category and was in the award and contract stage as of 6th August 2026. This direct procurement method was carried out under a "below threshold - without competition" regime, specifically using the light touch regime. The contract was awarded to VERRI MEDIA LIMITED and commenced on 2nd November 2026, with an end date set for 30th June 2028. The primary location of service delivery is identified as the UKK1 region in the United Kingdom, under the industry classification of health and social work services, noted by the CPV code 85000000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in health and social work services. Businesses with experience in providing these services could find this contract beneficial, especially those established as SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) considering the procurement method used. Since the contract involves direct procurement without competition, organisations with previous experience working with government contracts and public authorities may find themselves well-suited. Furthermore, entities wishing to expand their public sector portfolio in the United Kingdom could leverage this contract to develop a robust presence within the social care and education sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Social Care and Education Placement

Notice Description

Social Care and Education Placement - DNYY2961

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06de3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074915-2026
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
£2,455 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 1-2 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
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

VERRI MEDIA

Further Information

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