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title: "Social Care or Education Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059a3a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-15"
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# Social Care or Education Placement

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059a3a

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has completed a tender process for a Social Care or Education Placement service, aimed under the procurement reference DNYY1071. This procurement process falls under the 'services' category of the health and social work services industry. The procurement was conducted using a direct method without competition, classified as a below-threshold light-touch regime. It was awarded to Riversway Care Ltd. The contract started on 28th April 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2030, carrying a total value of £316,058. The procurement is categorised as 'public authority-sub-central government' and predominantly concerns the Bristol area, within the UKK1 region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in health and social care services, particularly those with experience in educational placements and social care provisions. The nature of the direct procurement method offers an advantage to businesses capable of forming strong direct relationships with public sector buyers like Bristol City Council. Companies that can deliver high-quality, tailored social care services stand to benefit significantly from similar contracts, thereby supporting business growth in this vital sector. Engaging in such contracts can bolster a business's reputation and expertise in public sector collaborations.

## Notice

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1071

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056539-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £316,058 |

## 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 | RIVERSWAY CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2025 at 11:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056539-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056539-2025
  15th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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