---
title: "Social Care and Education Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c3c9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-03"
---

# Social Care and Education Placement

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c3c9

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## Summary

The public procurement process described involves Bristol City Council, which is seeking to fulfil a contract titled "Social Care and Education Placement". Categorised under health and social work services, this procurement focuses on the UKK1 region, notably Bristol. Submitted through a direct procurement method, this process was executed below the competitive threshold, within a special light-touch regime. The tender process culminated in an award on 8th April 2026, with the contract period extending from 9th April 2026 to 31st March 2031. Notably, the procurement stage is complete, and the contract has been signed and activated as of July 2026, valued at £88,522.58.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the services sector, with a special emphasis on those involved in health and social care. WILLOW TREE SUPPORT SERVICES LTD, a London-based SME, has been successful in securing the contract. Businesses with expertise in social care services have the potential for growth through similar opportunities. The light-touch nature of this procurement suggests an accessible entry for other SMEs looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts, especially those catering to specialised service needs in sub-central government categories.

## Notice

Social Care and Education Placement - DNYY2709

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062949-2026 |
| 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 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £88,522 |

## 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 | WILLOW TREE SUPPORT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2026 at 14:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062949-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062949-2026
  3rd July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bristol.gov.uk
- http://www.wtg.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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