---
title: "Social Care & Education Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064c4d"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064c4d.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-064c4d

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has completed a direct procurement process for a "Social Care & Education Placement," awarding the contract to Handsale Ltd. This project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on health and social work services. The contract, valued at £211,445.08, commenced on 12th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2030. The process adhered to a light-touch procurement regime and did not involve competition, being below the threshold. The award and contract status are both marked as active, indicating the operational phase, with deliveries intended for the region of UKK1 in the United Kingdom.

This contract represents a promising opportunity for businesses in the social care and education sector, particularly those specialising in health and social work services. Given the nature of the direct procurement method, large-scale firms like Handsale Ltd. that maintain robust relationships with local authorities may find themselves well-positioned for similar opportunities. Companies with capabilities in delivering comprehensive social care services and those seeking to expand their footprint in the Bristol area can benefit significantly from engaging in this market space.

## Notice

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2200

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011792-2026 |
| 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 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £211,445 |

## 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 | HANDSALE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 11:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011792-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011792-2026
  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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