---
title: "Social Care & Education Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064ca3"
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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-064ca3

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Social Care & Education Placement" project, initiated under the direct procurement method, without competition, and classified as a "light touch" regime. This award, with a total contract value of £630,729.13, falls under the "Health and social work services" industry category, located in the UKK1 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process culminated in an active contract spanning from 21st January 2026 to 31st March 2030. The project was awarded to Acorn Care Providers, a large-scale supplier, as per the contract notice published on 10th February 2026.

This tender for social care and education placements presents substantial opportunities for large businesses specialising in health and social work services. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive care services can leverage such contracts to expand their service offerings and establish a strong presence in the South West region of England. As this contract was awarded without competition, it highlights a niche market opportunity for businesses equipped to meet specific government criteria and requirements. Firms interested in similar future opportunities should closely monitor local government procurement activities for potential engagements.

## Notice

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2252

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011920-2026 |
| 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 | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 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 | £630,729 |

## 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 | ACORN CARE PROVIDERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 14:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011920-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011920-2026
  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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