---
title: "Social Care and Education Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c009"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-30"
---

# Social Care and Education Placement

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c009

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Social Care and Education Placement" was overseen by Bristol City Council, a public authority within the sub-central government sector. This process falls under the services category, specifically health and social work services, with activities primarily taking place in the Bristol region of the United Kingdom. The tender, which had the procurement method of a direct approach below the threshold, was initiated under the "light-touch" regime. The contract was awarded to VODAFONE LIMITED, with the active contract period spanning from 2nd March 2026 to 30th June 2026. Key dates for this process include the contract's signing on 1st March 2026 and the notice publication on 30th June 2026. The procurement stage of this process is marked as complete.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in direct, below-threshold procurement methods. Companies that can provide innovative and efficient placements in social care and education stand to benefit considerably. Although this contract was awarded to a large supplier, opportunities may exist for smaller businesses to form partnerships or sub-contracting agreements to support and enhance service delivery, especially those located or operating within the UKK1 region. Businesses looking to expand into direct service provision for public authorities should consider developing capabilities aligned with the requirements of such tenders.

## Notice

Social Care and Education Placement - DNYY2279

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061200-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,942 |

## 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 | VODAFONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 11:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061200-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061200-2026
  30th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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