---
title: "Social Care & Education Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060ccc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-22"
---

# Social Care & Education Placement

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060ccc

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has completed a direct procurement process, categorised under "services," for a "Social Care & Education Placement" contract in the health and social work services industry. The procurement, under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, followed a light touch regime and was carried out below the threshold without competition. Methodist Homes, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, which commenced on 12th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2030, with a contract value of £217,800. The delivery of services is expected in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social care and education services, particularly those capable of managing large-scale service provision over extended periods. Firms in health and social work services sectors may find similar opportunities in such direct procurement processes useful for establishing long-term contracts with local government entities like Bristol City Council. Companies with existing expertise in providing tailored care solutions without the necessity for competitive bidding might find this procurement path advantageous for business expansion and developing governmental partnerships.

## Notice

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2121

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005979-2026 |
| 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 | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £217,800 |

## 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 | METHODIST HOMES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 17:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005979-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005979-2026
  22nd January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bristol.gov.uk
- http://www.mha.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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