---
title: "Social Care & Education Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0608b7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-19"
---

# Social Care & Education Placement

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0608b7

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## Summary

Bristol City Council, a public authority under the sub-central government classification, has recently completed the procurement process for a "Social Care & Education Placement" contract. The contract falls within the services category, specifically health and social work services, and it's associated with the South West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement was executed through a direct method, permitted under the light-touch regime as a below-threshold, non-competitive process. The contract, valued at £339,525, was awarded to Ruskin Mill Trust Limited on 19th January 2026, and is set to span from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in social care and education services. Companies with capabilities in delivering health and social work services, particularly those that can operate within the South West regional scope, are well-suited for similar future procurements. While this particular contract was awarded directly without competition, understanding the needs and expectations of entities like Bristol City Council can position businesses to capture future opportunities that may arise under similar procurement regimes. Larger organisations with experience in providing similar services could particularly benefit from aligning their offerings with the anticipated needs of such public sector contracts.

## Notice

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2092

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004346-2026 |
| 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 | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £339,525 |

## 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 | RUSKIN MILL TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2026 at 13:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004346-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004346-2026
  19th January 2026 - 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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