---
title: "Social Care & Education Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064c78"
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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-064c78

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has recently concluded a procurement process for a contract titled "Social Care & Education Placement." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically addressing health and social work services. The contract was awarded on 10th February 2026 and is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2026, running until 31st August 2029. Located in the UKK1 region of the United Kingdom, the procurement utilised the direct method under a 'Below threshold - without competition' approach. This process, completed under the guidance of the legal basis "2023/54," aims at bolstering social care and educational placements in the Bristol area.

For businesses, particularly those operating within or entering the health and social services sector, this tender represents a growth opportunity by aligning with public sector requirements and priorities. With the contract awarded to NATIONAL STAR FOUNDATION, a large-scale organisation also recognised for its VCSE status, it exemplifies the potential for similar entities to engage in future public contracts aimed at supporting social care initiatives. Businesses adept in delivering specialised social services could find this procurement sphere lucrative, especially for those situated in or able to service the West of England region.

## Notice

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2232

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011853-2026 |
| 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 | £300,000 |

## 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 12:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011853-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011853-2026
  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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