---
title: "Social Care & Education Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064bf8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-10"
---

# Social Care & Education Placement

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064bf8

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## Summary

The procurement process concerning the "Social Care & Education Placement" contract was conducted by Bristol City Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement is part of the services category, specifically health and social work services, and falls under a light-touch regime. Initiated as a direct procurement method without competition due to its below-threshold status, the contract process is in the 'Award' stage. Key milestones include the signing of the contract on 10 February 2026, with the service delivery set to commence on 21 April 2026 and continue until 31 August 2028. The contract, valued at £253,324, involves services within the UKK1 region.

This contract presents opportunities for large-scale service providers in the health and social care industry looking to expand their operations in the UK, particularly those with a proven track record in educational placements and social care services. Although the procurement was awarded to Ruskin Mill Trust Limited through a direct method, similar future opportunities can be ideal for organisations equipped to offer specialised services to local councils. Businesses seeking to enhance their portfolio in government contracts could benefit by monitoring such procurements for upcoming opportunities within Bristol’s public service sectors.

## Notice

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2169

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011677-2026 |
| 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 | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £253,324 |

## 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 | RUSKIN MILL TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 10:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011677-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011677-2026
  10th 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

## Provenance

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