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title: "Social Care or Education Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059fa7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-22"
---

# Social Care or Education Placement

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059fa7

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Social Care or Education Placement" contract under the identifier DNYY1411. The main focus of this procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically health and social work services. Located in Bristol, UK, the procurement was carried out using the "direct" method under special "lightTouch" regimes without competition, as it was below the threshold requirement, and has now reached the award stage. The contract started on 1st September 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2026, with a total value of £179,520. The award, dated 31st August 2025, was made to Empower Mentoring Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Newport, UK.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those focused on providing educational placements. With the procurement method targeted below the competitive threshold, companies that can offer tailored, high-quality services in line with Bristol City Council's requirements are well-positioned to benefit. Businesses experienced in delivering effective social care solutions will find this contract aligns with their growth aspirations. As Bristol City Council prioritises public service improvements, there is a significant opportunity for firms with innovative offerings to contribute to local government projects.

## Notice

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1411

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058705-2025 |
| 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 | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £179,520 |

## 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 | EMPOWER MENTORING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2025 at 18:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058705-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058705-2025
  22nd 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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