---
title: "Social Care & Education Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064974"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064974"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064974.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064974.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-05"
---

# Social Care & Education Placement

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064974

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064974)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064974.json)

## Summary

Bristol City Council has recently completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Social Care & Education Placement" under the industry category of health and social work services. The procurement, which follows the "lightTouch" regime, was executed using a direct procurement method due to its below-threshold nature, thus bypassing competition. This contract, awarded to SAFE HANDS CARE & SUPPORT SERVICES LIMITED, commenced on 12th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2030. Located in the South West of the United Kingdom, this process pertains to community-centric services, emphasising the role of regional public authority engagements.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) akin to the awarded supplier. Such contracts allow businesses to demonstrate expertise in service provision for local authorities and enhance their reputation and portfolio within the public sector. Moreover, companies with capacities aligned to community-oriented care and educational placements could benefit from similar future opportunities, thereby fostering growth and sustainability in the health and social care industry. Engaging in such tenders can stimulate business expansion by establishing strong partnerships with local governments like Bristol City Council.

## Notice

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2162

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010691-2026 |
| 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 | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £105,705 |

## 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 | SAFE HANDS CARE & SUPPORT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 16:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010691-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010691-2026
  5th February 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.shcss.co.uk/

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064974. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064974.json.