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Education Placement

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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15 Oct 2025 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

The contract process initiated by North Somerset Council focuses on providing special education placements, classified under the category of special education services within the UK region UKK12. This procurement process, entitled "Education Placement," was completed via a direct procurement method categorized as below threshold without competition. The contracting stage is currently in the award phase, involving multiple suppliers. The significant dates include the contract signing on 31st August 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026. North Somerset Council, acting as a sub-central government public authority, coordinates this initiative to cater to special education needs.

This procurement creates diverse opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in providing specialised educational services. Small and medium enterprises, such as those with capabilities in custom education solutions, mental health, and special needs education, might find substantial growth prospects through engagement in such contracts. The involvement of various suppliers, including Aurora Care & Education Opco Ltd, Witherslack Group Ltd, and others, signals that businesses in the SME sector or larger enterprises with capabilities in specialised education can effectively compete. Emphasis on tailored special education services indicates the necessity for businesses to innovate and respond adeptly to specific educational demands.

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Notice Title

Education Placement

Notice Description

Special education placements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cd1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065516-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£909,798 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.contracts@n-somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE, NORTH SOMERSET
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

AURORA CARE & EDUCATION OPCO

DOVECOTE SCHOOL

INAURA SCHOOL

SPAGHETTI BRIDGE

SUPPLIER NAME WITHHELD FOR THE PROTECTION OF VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS

WITHERSLACK GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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