---
title: "Social Care or Education Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d17d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-22"
---

# Social Care or Education Placement

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d17d

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## Summary

Bristol City Council, a sub-central government public authority, initiated a direct procurement process for a "Social Care or Education Placement" under procurement ID DNYY1756. The procurement fell below the threshold, thereby proceeding without competition and classified as a "light touch" regime. With the procurement stage being complete, the award was made to The Rubix Care Group Ltd, a large supplier based in Preston. The contract, valued at £476,437, commenced on 1st October 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. The primary industry category is health and social work services, with the delivery location specified as UKK1 in the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for businesses within the health and social services sector, particularly those capable of meeting the specific needs of social care placements. Companies that specialise in providing tailored solutions for educational and social service requirements could find this contract appealing. Furthermore, organisations experienced in partnering with public authorities might find themselves well-positioned to expand their portfolio and strengthen their relationships with governmental bodies like Bristol City Council, encouraging potential for future collaborations.

## Notice

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1756

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067438-2025 |
| 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 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £476,437 |

## 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 | THE RUBIX CARE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2025 at 11:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067438-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067438-2025
  22nd October 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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