Luton Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Extension of Residential Education Placement for Young Person by Luton Council

Awarded 12 Oct 2026

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Awarded12 Oct 2026
Value£509,120.00
RegionEast of England
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 1y 2mo1y 3mo term, 5% elapsed
Awarded 12 Oct 2026Expires 3 Jan 2028

Luton Council awarded a contract to Witherslack Group Limited for the continuation of a residential education placement for a young person for a further 64 weeks.

Witherslack Group Ltd was the only residential provider able to offer a good match placement that meets the young person's needs in a residential education setting.

Witherslack Group Ltd is a well-known and respected Ofsted-registered residential care provider with an Ofsted rating of Good at their last inspection.

The contract value is £509,120, procured under PA 2023 via an exemption process.

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