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title: "Social Care & Education Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064c3a"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-02-10"
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# Social Care & Education Placement

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064c3a

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Social Care & Education Placement" contract, with Windmill Training Limited as the awarded supplier. This contract, identified by the code DNYY2185, belongs to the services category under the health and social work services classification (CPV code 85000000). The procurement was conducted directly, below the threshold, without competition, and fell under the light-touch regime. The contract initiated on 7th January 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2030, for a total value of £304,696.07. Located in the UKK1 region, this project is a significant move by Bristol City Council to enhance social care and education services within the locality.

The direct procurement method indicates an opportunity for specialist service providers familiar with health and social work services to engage with public authorities like Bristol City Council for tailored projects. Companies similar to Windmill Training Limited, which are typically SMEs with expertise in social care and education training, stand to benefit from such opportunities. The contract's long duration until 2030, combined with its considerable financial value, suggests potential stability and business growth for service providers capable of delivering high-quality services in these sectors. Businesses within the UK looking to expand their public sector portfolios may find similar contracts advantageous, particularly those that operate in the South West of England.

## Notice

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2185

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011768-2026 |
| 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 | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 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 | £304,696 |

## 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 | WINDMILL TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 11:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011768-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011768-2026
  10th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://windmilltraining.co.uk
- http://www.bristol.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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