---
title: "Social Care and Education Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c6cd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-08"
---

# Social Care and Education Placement

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c6cd

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Social Care and Education Placement" contract was conducted by Bristol City Council, classified as a sub-central government public authority in the UK. They had adopted a direct procurement method that circumvented competition, as the contract was below the threshold. The procurement related to health and social work services within the region UKK1, and was finalised with an award to DISCOVERY EDUCATION EUROPE LIMITED. The award stage was completed on 8th July 2026, and the contract took effect from 3rd September 2026, ending on 23rd July 2027, with a total gross value of GBP 39,000.

This tender opens avenues for businesses specialising in social care and education services, particularly those capable of delivering health and social work services. Companies, especially those of a larger scale, with experience in handling service contracts of a similar nature, would be well-suited to engage in similar future procurements from Bristol City Council. The direct procurement method used suggests opportunities for established suppliers who can provide precise and tailored services efficiently within the specified time frame. Providing such targeted solutions can significantly enhance a supplier's reputation and credentials, paving the way for more contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

Social Care and Education Placement - DNYY2731

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064403-2026 |
| 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 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2026 - 23 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £39,000 |

## 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 | DISCOVERY EDUCATION EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 15:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064403-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064403-2026
  8th July 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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