---
title: "Social Care & Education Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064c28"
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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-064c28

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Bristol City Council focused on the "Social Care & Education Placement" contract in the health and social work services sector. This process falls under a special light-touch regime and was completed on 10th February 2026. It was categorised under services and held according to legislation 2023/54. The tender, identified by DNYY2179, commenced with a contract signed on 21st September 2025, and is set to last until 31st March 2030. The contract, valued at £337,480 GBP, was awarded to Riversway Care Limited, a large supplier based in Leicester. The procurement method was completed below the threshold with unknown specifics, and the services will be delivered within the UKK1 region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity represents a significant engagement in the social care services industry, creating growth potential for companies specialising in health and social work. Large enterprises and those positioned within educational placement services can benefit from such contracts, particularly providers with experience in contractual delivery across governmental frameworks. By securing such contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolios and expand operational reach within the public sector market. As Bristol City Council is a reputable sub-central government authority, partnering with them could further bolster a business’s credibility and presence in the industry.

## Notice

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2179

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011744-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| 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 | 20 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £337,480 |

## 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 | RIVERSWAY CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 11:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011744-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011744-2026
  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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