---
title: "Social Care & Education Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064c18"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064c18"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064c18.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064c18.json"
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-064c18

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064c18)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064c18.json)

## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Social Care & Education Placement" was conducted by Bristol City Council, a sub-central government public authority located at City Hall, College Green, Bristol, UK. This contract process falls within the "Health and social work services" industry category, specifically in the services sector. The procurement method used was direct, and it was conducted below the threshold without competition, following the legal basis identified by the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract, with an ID of DNYY2174, was awarded to Witherslack Group Limited, a large supplier based in Lancashire, UK. The contract has been in effect since 12 January 2026, with a completion date set for 31 August 2029, and is valued at £440,664.64 GBP.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses involved in providing health and social work services. Companies like large service providers with the capability to deliver in the specified regions can significantly benefit from such contracts. This procurement involves a light-touch regime, meaning it's likely targeted at capable yet agile suppliers in the social care and education sector. Participating in such opportunities can allow businesses to establish or strengthen relationships with local government authorities like Bristol City Council, thereby fostering business growth and potentially leading to further similar engagements in the region.

## Notice

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2174

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011724-2026 |
| 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 | 11 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 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 | £440,664 |

## 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 | WITHERSLACK GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 10:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011724-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011724-2026
  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

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-064c18. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064c18.json.