---
title: "Social Care & Education Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060ff4"
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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-060ff4

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Social Care & Education Placement" contract, classified under the health and social work services category. This contract, awarded to the Novalis Trust, is part of the light-touch regime and was procured through a direct method without competition, as it was below the threshold value. The contract is set to commence on 1st January 2026, and will extend through to 31st August 2029. The main delivery location for this tender is within the UKK1 region of the United Kingdom. The contractual agreement was formalized on 31st December 2025 with a gross value of £347,139.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those offering educational and care placements. It provides an avenue for large-scale enterprises, like Novalis Trust, to expand their operational footprint within the Gloucestershire area. The completion of this procurement suggests that future opportunities may arise from similar public authority initiatives in the sub-central government realm, enabling suitable businesses to strategise their participation in upcoming tenders effectively. Engaging with this type of contract can enhance service offerings and reinforce partnerships with public sector buyers like Bristol City Council.

## Notice

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2113

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007208-2026 |
| 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 | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £347,139 |

## 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 | NOVALIS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 15:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007208-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007208-2026
  27th 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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