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title: "Social Care & Education Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060e90"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-26"
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# Social Care & Education Placement

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060e90

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## Summary

The procurement process described involved Bristol City Council as the buying organisation, which is a public authority operating as a sub-central government entity in the United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Social Care & Education Placement," was executed under the procurement category of services, specifically in the health and social work services sector. It pertains to a location within the South West region, UKK1. The procurement followed a 'direct, below-threshold without competition' method, indicating a simplified procurement procedure under the light-touch regime. The procurement process reached the contract award stage, with a contract period starting from 21st November 2025 to 31st March 2030, and the contract being signed on 20th November 2025. The transaction was worth £225,154.29 GBP, and the relevant contract notice was published on 26th January 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses within the health and social work services industry, particularly those specializing in social care and educational placements. The contract was awarded to HARBOUR HEALTHCARE (NORTH) LTD, a reputable supplier within this field, showcasing the emphasis on quality and specialised service pricing. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with competence in delivering social care services, especially those who can operate efficiently without going over the statutory procurement threshold, would find similar opportunities beneficial for business expansion and establishing government partnerships. The strategic location in the South West region further provides an opportunity for organisations in that area to grow by enhancing their local service delivery capabilities.

## Notice

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY1999

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006664-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £225,154 |

## 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 | HARBOUR HEALTHCARE (NORTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2026 at 13:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006664-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006664-2026
  26th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bristol.gov.uk
- http://www.harbourhealthcare.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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