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title: "Social Care & Education Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064c7c"
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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-064c7c

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has recently completed a procurement process under the title "Social Care & Education Placement", focusing on the provision of health and social work services. This procurement falls under the services category and utilised a direct procurement method specified as "Below threshold - without competition." The contract, awarded to MANOR CARE HOMES LTD, is a part of a light-touch regime legal basis tied to the 2023 UK legislation. This contract is located in the Bristol area, UKK1 region, and the procurement cycle began with important dates like the start on 15 September 2025, running until 31 March 2030, having been signed on 14 September 2025. The award was formally documented in February 2026.

This procurement opportunity provides businesses specialising in health and social work services with substantial potential to expand their operations, particularly for those based near Bristol or looking to enter this market. The direct procurement method, although competitive barriers were low in this instance, suggests a focus on establishing a strong partnership. SMEs, such as specialised care homes or service providers in the health and social care sector, present as ideal contenders for such tenders. The contract value of £214,556.10 further underscores a significant business opportunity for businesses looking to bolster their portfolios with public sector engagements.

## Notice

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2251

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011857-2026 |
| 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 | 13 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 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 | £214,556 |

## 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 | MANOR CARE HOMES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 12:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011857-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011857-2026
  10th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bristol.gov.uk
- http://www.manor-care-homes-ltd.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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