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title: "Social Care or Education Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05deae"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-11"
---

# Social Care or Education Placement

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

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has completed a procurement process for a "Social Care or Education Placement" contract under the direct procurement method, classified as a below threshold, without competition procedure. The contract was awarded to Orbis Education Trust, with a focus on services related to health and social work, identified under the CPV code 85000000. This procurement belongs to the light-touch regime, applicable for contracts within the public authority sub-central government sector. The performance of this contract is slated to occur in the UKK1 region, spanning from 15th September 2025 to 31st August 2026, with a total value of £420,537 GBP. The contracting stage is currently marked as complete with the contract details having been published on 11th November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social work services industry, particularly those that can offer comprehensive care or educational placements. Companies looking to expand in the public sector and specifically in sub-central government initiatives may find this procurement process noteworthy due to its direct method and focus on the light-touch regime, which could simplify entry for qualifying entities. The awarded contract suggests opportunities for large-scale suppliers who are capable of meeting region-specific requirements and generating solutions aligned with public sector goals. Companies similar to Orbis Education Trust, with substantial operations and experience in such service provisions, would be well-positioned to engage in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Social Care or Education Placement - DNYY1716

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072804-2025 |
| 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 | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £420,537 |

## 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 | ORBIS EDUCATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2025 at 13:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072804-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072804-2025
  11th November 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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