---
title: "Social Care and Education Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c6d2"
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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-06c6d2

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Social Care and Education Placement" contract has been completed by Bristol City Council, a public authority under the sub-central government category. The contract, identified with the tender reference DNYY2748, falls under the services category, specifically targeting health and social work services. Located in the Bristol area (region UKK1), the contract was awarded through a direct procurement method due to being below the threshold for competition. The contract commenced on 21st April 2026 and is set to end on 31st March 2027, with an overall value of £74,490.43.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of social care and education services, particularly those with a focus on fostering. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), such as Blue Sky Fostering Limited, which was the successful bidder, are ideally positioned to leverage their expertise in this specialised field. The contract's nature offers a chance for growth within the sector due to its light-touch regime, which encourages innovation and flexibility in service delivery. With Bristol City Council as the buying organisation, this tender provides a reliable partnership and potential for establishing long-term engagements in the social care arena.

## Notice

Social Care and Education Placement - DNYY2748

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064408-2026 |
| 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 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £74,490 |

## 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 | BLUE SKY FOSTERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 16:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064408-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064408-2026
  8th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bristol.gov.uk
- https://www.blueskyfostering.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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