---
title: "Social Care & Education Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064c76"
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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-064c76

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has completed a procurement process titled "Social Care & Education Placement". The contracting authority, located at City Hall, College Green, Bristol, has engaged in a direct procurement method under a light touch regime, specifically for services in the health and social work category. The tender, identified as DNYY2231, culminated in an award dated 10 February 2026, with a contract period running from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029. The procurement was conducted below the competitive threshold, and the contract, valued at £270,156.31, was signed with the National Star Foundation, a supplier known for its expertise in the sector.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses within the health and social care services industry to seek collaborations or subcontracting arrangements, especially those capable of delivering specialised education and care placements. Larger organisations similar to the National Star Foundation, who can operate within direct procurement environments, would find this market particularly suitable. This contract underscores the potential for growth in public sector partnerships, signalling the demand for quality services to meet community needs in the region.

## Notice

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2231

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011851-2026 |
| 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 | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £270,156 |

## 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 | NATIONAL STAR FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 12:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011851-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011851-2026
  10th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bristol.gov.uk
- http://www.nationalstar.org
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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