---
title: "Education Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cd1e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-15"
---

# Education Placement

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cd1e

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

Special education placements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065516-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £909,798 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE, NORTH SOMERSET |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS23 1UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central |
| Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80340000 - Special education services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2025 at 10:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065516-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065516-2025
  15th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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