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title: "Social Care and Education Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068f43"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-30"
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# Social Care and Education Placement

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068f43

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has completed a procurement process titled "Social Care and Education Placement" as of 30th April 2026. This involves services in the health and social work sector, with a particular focus on placements for social care and education. The tender process followed was direct and below threshold, without competition, under the 'light touch' regime. The contract was awarded to FAIRWAYS (GM) LTD., with services delivered in the UKK1 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was initiated in the context of UK legislation 2023/54, and the contract, valued at £97,124.97, was active from 16th February 2026 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the social care and education services sector, particularly those specialising in service provision without the need for a competitive tendering process. SMEs like FAIRWAYS (GM) LTD., which are agile and capable of delivering specific health and social work services, are well-suited to participate in such procurements, where being established within the local region can be advantageous. This type of procurement can pave the way for small and medium-sized enterprises to strengthen their service offerings and expand their presence in the public sector.

## Notice

Social Care and Education Placement DNYY2439

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039906-2026 |
| 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 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £97,124 |

## 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 | FAIRWAYS (GM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 12:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039906-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039906-2026
  30th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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