---
title: "Social Care or Education Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059bbf"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
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-059bbf

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has successfully completed a procurement process titled "Social Care or Education Placement," classified under the "services" category of the health and social work industry. The contract was directly awarded to Osborne Court, a large supplier, through a "below threshold - without competition" procurement method, as part of a special regime called "lightTouch." The process commenced with the tender's initiation on 9th June 2025, with the contract becoming active on 10th June 2025 and extending until 31st March 2030. The procurement is regional, focused in the area coded as UKK1, reflecting its concentration in Bristol, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies operating within the health and social work sector, particularly those capable of delivering services related to social care and education placements. The awarded contract, valued at £248,348.57, suggests substantial growth potential for businesses akin to Osborne Court, especially those large in scale and experienced in handling light-touch procurement processes. Businesses looking to expand or establish themselves within the UK regions can take cues from the successful procurement strategies employed by involved parties, positioning themselves effectively for future opportunities in public sector services.

## Notice

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1254

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057117-2025 |
| 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 | 8 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £248,348 |

## 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 | OSBORNE COURT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2025 at 16:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057117-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057117-2025
  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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