---
title: "Social Care and Education Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068f41"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068f41.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-30"
---

# Social Care and Education Placement

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068f41

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## Summary

Bristol City Council recently awarded a contract for a "Social Care and Education Placement," reflecting its commitment within the social care services sector. This procurement process was categorized under health and social work services, and it was carried out without competition, as it fell below the commercial threshold. The process reached the award and contract stage on 30th April 2026, with FAIROLIVE LIMITED being the chosen supplier. The contract is significant, spanning from 16th February 2026 to 31st March 2030, focusing on the region UKK1, with a total contract value of approximately £458,963.73 GBP.

This procurement opportunity presents considerable prospects for businesses involved in the social care and health services industry, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, as illustrated by the winning supplier, FAIROLIVE LIMITED. Companies with expertise in managing education and care placements have the potential to benefit and thrive through similar contract opportunities issued by entities like Bristol City Council. The direct procurement method and light-touch regime suggest opportunities for niche service providers specialising in non-competitive sectors to engage significantly in these public services.

## Notice

Social Care and Education Placement DNYY2377

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039902-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £458,963 |

## 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 | FAIROLIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 12:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039902-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039902-2026
  30th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bristol.gov.uk
- https://delorecare.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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