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Residential Children's Homes placements

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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15 Oct 2025 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council has completed a procurement process titled "Residential Children's Homes placements" involving spot placements in residential children's homes. This tender, categorised under "services" with a specific focus on "Social work and related services," addresses requirements in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, within the UKK12 region. The procurement was conducted as a direct method below threshold without competition, under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, employing a special regime known as "lightTouch". The contract period began on 1st July 2025 and ended on 30th September 2025, with the contracting stage marked as "award" on the date of 15th October 2025.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and related services, particularly those experienced in managing residential children's homes. Given its below-threshold procurement method without competition, it is ideally suited for large-scale suppliers who can meet the demands of the council efficiently. Businesses located within or near the UKK12 region would benefit from proximity advantages, allowing for streamlined operations in residential care services. Engaging with North Somerset Council can help establish robust partnerships and expand one's portfolio in public-sector social services.

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Notice Title

Residential Children's Homes placements

Notice Description

spot placements in Residential Children's Homes placements Q2 2025/26

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cd33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065552-2025
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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£260,715 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 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
1
Supplier Name

SUPPLIER NAME WITHHELD FOR THE PROTECTION OF VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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