---
title: "Social Care or Education Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0594ee"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-05"
---

# Social Care or Education Placement

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0594ee

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has completed the procurement process for a "Social Care or Education Placement" under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services. The contracting process was conducted using a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold, classified under the ‘light touch’ regime. The awarded contract began on 26th June 2025 and will end on 31st March 2026, with a contract value of £292,352.94. The service location is identified within the UK region, specifically targeting social care service delivery in the South West of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social work sector to engage with public sector contracts. While this specific contract was awarded to BLUE ELEPHANT CHILDCARE LTD, entities that specialise in providing similar services can explore partnership opportunities or future tenders. Large-scale organisations with robust capabilities in handling direct service provisions suited to local authority needs will find such contracts conducive for business growth and sectoral expansion. Given the nature and value of the contract, entities should possess significant resources and expertise to manage and deliver the required services effectively.

## Notice

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1346

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054280-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £292,352 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUE ELEPHANT CHILDCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2025 at 12:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054280-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054280-2025
  5th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bristol.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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