---
title: "Social Care or Education Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059cad"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059cad.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-17"
---

# Social Care or Education Placement

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

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Bristol City Council, centred around a tender titled "Social Care or Education Placement" concluded with the awarding of a contract on 14th August 2025. This procurement, based in Bristol, falls under the industry category of health and social work services. The procurement method was direct and categorised as a 'light touch regime,' indicating a below-threshold process without competition. The contract, with a value of £55,220.08, is active from 15th August 2025 to 31st March 2026, awarded under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54. The contracting takes place primarily in the South West region, specifically in the UKK1 area.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those capable of providing social care or educational placements. Large-scale providers like Mulberry Foster Care Ltd, who won this contract, are well-positioned due to their capacity to deliver tailored services in line with public sector demands. Businesses aiming to compete in similar tenders should focus on building relationships with sub-central government buyers and understanding the legal frameworks that govern such direct procurement processes. Engaging in these opportunities can yield substantial growth in the public contract sector.

## Notice

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1524

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057519-2025 |
| 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 | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,220 |

## 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 | MULBERRY FOSTER CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2025 at 17:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057519-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057519-2025
  17th 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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