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title: "Social Care & Education Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060ff7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-27"
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# Social Care & Education Placement

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060ff7

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Social Care & Education Placement" under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services. The procurement was for services within the UK, specifically within the region UKK1. The process reached the Award stage on 27th January 2026. The direct procurement method used was below the threshold and executed without competition, adhering to the "light touch" regime. The contract, valued at £358,774.11, commenced on 4th September 2025 and is active until 4th September 2026, having been signed on 3rd September 2025. The legal basis for the procurement process is aligned with UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses operating in the health and social care sector, particularly those with a focus on educational placements. Large-scale organisations, such as Orbis Education and Care Limited, which was awarded the contract, would find this procurement beneficial. The nature of the procurement method without competition may suggest the need for businesses to cultivate strong relationships and networks with public authorities like Bristol City Council to secure similar opportunities. The contract's specifics, such as its service-oriented focus, make it ideal for businesses seeking to expand their service offerings within the public sector, especially in delivering specialised care and education services.

## Notice

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2074

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007214-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2025 - 4 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £358,774 |

## 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 | ORBIS EDUCATION AND CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 15:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007214-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007214-2026
  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
- https://www.orbis-group.co.uk/

## Provenance

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