---
title: "Education Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06534c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-12"
---

# Education Placement

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06534c

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## Summary

The procurement process for a "Special Education Placement" was conducted by North Somerset Council, a public authority situated in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset. Categorised under education and training services, this tender falls within the 'lightTouch' special regime, exempting it from competitive bidding due to being below the threshold. The contract, valued at £60,075 GBP, commenced on 3rd November 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st August 2026. Awarded on 1st November 2025, the tender has reached the award stage, with the contract status being active as of 12th February 2026. The relevant service area is in the UKK12 region, United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in education services, particularly those with capabilities in special education placements. Ideally suited for large-scale enterprises with experience in the educational sector, it provides a chance to engage in direct procurement with a public authority. With a focus on delivering specialised educational placements, the tender presents a growth opportunity for firms aiming to expand their reach within the UK educational market, leveraging their expertise in service provision without the need for competitive bidding processes due to the procurement method utilised.

## Notice

Special Education Placement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013156-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,075 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUPPLIER NAME WITHHELD FOR THE PROTECTION OF VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 16:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013156-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013156-2026
  12th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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