---
title: "Social Care & Education Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065d3a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-26"
---

# Social Care & Education Placement

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065d3a

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has concluded a procurement process for the contract titled "Social Care & Education Placement", placing emphasis on the services sector within the health and social work services category. This initiative is situated in the UKK1 region, specifically targeting facilities in and around Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has progressed to the award and contract phase, with an active contract signed on 22 December 2025, running from 23 December 2025 to 31 March 2030. The procurement method followed appears to be below the threshold, tagged under the special regime of "light touch" to cater to specific business needs.

This tender signifies a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in providing health and social care services. The contract has been awarded to Riversway Care Ltd, a large-scale supplier located in Leicester. Businesses within the social and healthcare services domain, especially those experienced in dealing with public authorities, can explore such opportunities to expand their service offerings to government bodies. The process demonstrates how meeting specific procurement criteria can allow businesses to successfully compete and collaborate with local councils, aiding both business growth and community support initiatives.

## Notice

Social Care & Education Placement - DNYY2142

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017433-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £318,685 |

## 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 | RIVERSWAY CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 14:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017433-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017433-2026
  26th 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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