---
title: "Social Care or Education Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059bbe"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-16"
---

# Social Care or Education Placement

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

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## Summary

Bristol City Council, located at City Hall, College Green, Bristol, has completed a procurement process for the provision of Social Care or Education Placement services. This tender, identified by DNYY1243, falls under the services category, specifically health and social work services. It was conducted through a direct procurement method, below the threshold without competition, and is classified under a light-touch regime. The contract associated with this award commenced on 1st September 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st August 2026, with a gross value of £347,139. The awarded supplier for this contract is Novalis Trust, based in Gloucestershire. The procurement process reached the 'Award' stage on 16th September 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in health and social work services, particularly those offering innovative solutions in social care or educational support. Firms with capacities to manage large-scale service delivery, akin to Novalis Trust, would be well-positioned to pursue similar tenders in future opportunities. The streamlined procurement process, characterized by direct method procurement, offers a conducive environment for businesses looking to establish or expand partnerships with local governmental agencies like Bristol City Council. The absence of competition in this particular tender could signal potential for businesses ready to meet specific needs promptly and cost-effectively.

## Notice

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1243

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057116-2025 |
| 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 | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £347,139 |

## 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 | NOVALIS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2025 at 16:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057116-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057116-2025
  16th 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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