---
title: "Social Care & Education Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064cb8"
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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-064cb8

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by Bristol City Council, involving a "Social Care & Education Placement" contract in the services category, primarily focused on health and social work services. The procurement method was direct, falling below the threshold and executed without competition, under the light-touch regime. The contract was awarded on 25th January 2026, with an active period from 26th January 2026 to 31st March 2030. The total value of the contract is GBP 215,820. The contract primarily serves the region of the United Kingdom, specifically UKK1, and is classified under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54. The contractor, Hartford Care Ltd, a large-scale supplier, is based in Hampshire, UK.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the health and social services sector, particularly those capable of delivering social care and education services. Companies equipped to provide comprehensive health and social work services are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Additionally, businesses that can adapt to the stipulations of direct procurement under the light-touch regime will find this contract appealing due to the streamlined process and opportunity for long-term engagement with public authorities like Bristol City Council.

## Notice

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2254

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011946-2026 |
| 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 | 25 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 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 | £215,820 |

## 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 | HARTFORD CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 14:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011946-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011946-2026
  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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