Award

Spot Placements

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2026 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

This document outlines the procurement process led by North Somerset Council, a public authority operating within the sub-central government classification. The tender, titled "Spot Placements," focuses on services within the social work and related services category. The procurement is located in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, United Kingdom, specifically in the region denoted as UKK12. The procurement method is direct and falls below the competition threshold, under a special light-touch regime. The current stage is the award phase, with recent actions recorded on 26 March 2026. Contracts are scheduled for signature by the end of the same day, and related services extend through 31 March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and residential care services, particularly those offering post-18 supported accommodation or parent and child assessment services. The procurement method, being below the threshold and without competition, implies that businesses with the relevant expertise and existing relationships with the council can leverage this opportunity for growth. The comprehensive scope of services required, which includes residential children's homes placements, suggests that established service providers in the care sector would be well-suited to meet these procurement needs, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their service footprint in the UKK12 region.

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Notice Title

Spot Placements

Notice Description

Post 18 accommodation,parents and children,and residential spot placements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06756c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028040-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£505,247 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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Further Information

Notice Documents

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