---
title: "Social Care & Education Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060fe4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-27"
---

# Social Care & Education Placement

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060fe4

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Bristol City Council, titled "Social Care & Education Placement", has reached the award stage with completion status. This contracting process, classified under the services category and linked to health and social work services, took place in the South West of England (region UKK1). The procurement method employed was direct, specifically below the threshold, without competition, adhering to a light-touch regime for a period starting 22 December 2025 and ending on 31 March 2030. The contract's gross value is £321,468.10, and it was signed on 21 December 2025. The award was made to AKERMAN CARE LIMITED, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Bristol.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social care and education placements, particularly SMEs that offer health and social work services. AKERMAN CARE LIMITED, with its expertise and established presence in Bristol, highlights the potential for local companies to secure such contracts. Businesses with capabilities in providing such specialist services may find similar procurements fitting their expansion plans, allowing for increased market presence and service delivery within the public sector, especially through engagements with sub-central government authorities like Bristol City Council.

## Notice

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2084

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007185-2026 |
| 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 | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £321,468 |

## 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 | AKERMAN CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 15:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007185-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007185-2026
  27th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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