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title: "Social Care & Education Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060e9d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
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# Social Care & Education Placement

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060e9d

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has concluded a public procurement process titled "Social Care & Education Placement" under the services category, focusing on health and social work services. Situated in Bristol, this procurement falls within the region designated as UKK11. The process is at the award stage, with Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited selected as the supplier. The contract was signed on 19th October 2025 and is active, scheduled to run from 20th October 2025 to 31st March 2030, with a total value of GBP 229,680. The procurement was conducted using the direct method, identified as below threshold and without competition, in compliance with legal basis set by the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for large enterprises within the health and social care sectors. By securing contracts in this area, businesses can expand their presence and service offerings within the UK, taking advantage of the stable five-year duration. Organisations involved in providing social care and educational services stand to benefit greatly, especially those prepared to deliver comprehensive solutions under light-touch regimes wherein the competition was not a factor. The collaboration with a sub-central government authority like Bristol City Council further enhances reputation and reliability for participating businesses.

## Notice

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2057

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006681-2026 |
| 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 | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £229,680 |

## 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 | BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE HOMES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2026 at 13:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006681-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006681-2026
  26th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://barchester.com
- http://www.bristol.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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