---
title: "Social Care & Education Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061160"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-28"
---

# Social Care & Education Placement

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061160

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Social Care & Education Placement" contract was conducted by Bristol City Council, located at City Hall, College Green, Bristol. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on health and social work services. The procurement method employed was direct, categorised as below threshold without competition, under the special regime of light touch. The contract reached the award stage on 28th January 2026, covering service provision in the UKK1 region of the United Kingdom. The contract began on 28th November 2025 and is set to end on 31st March 2026, with a gross value of £31,469.43.

This tender presents an opportunity for business growth, particularly for companies that specialise in social care and education services. The award was granted to WILLOW TREE SUPPORT SERVICES LTD, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in London. Businesses with expertise in delivering health and social care services, particularly those comfortable operating within the regulations of light-touch procurement regimes, would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. Given the buyer’s profile as a public authority at the sub-central government level, there may be recurring opportunities for service providers in this sector.

## Notice

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2031

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007780-2026 |
| 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 | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,469 |

## 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 | WILLOW TREE SUPPORT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 17:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007780-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007780-2026
  28th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bristol.gov.uk
- http://www.wtg.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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