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C023H - Williton to West Somerset College

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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26 Sep 2025 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "C023H - Williton to West Somerset College" was conducted by Somerset Council, focusing on the provision of Special Educational Needs (SEN) transport services. Located in Taunton, United Kingdom, the process falls under the transport services industry category, specifically excluding waste transport, with CPV classification code 60000000. The contract was awarded to Taxico following a tender procedure that utilised reverse auctioning. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, the contract period is set to start on 6th October 2025 and continue until 31st July 2026. Key dates noted include the end of the tender period on 23rd September 2025. This contract spans several regions including the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories.

This tender provides a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in transport services, particularly those with capabilities to meet specific educational transport needs. Though it does not target small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or volunteer and community social enterprises (VCSEs), it presents a substantial opportunity for businesses with the capacity to engage in long-term service provision across diverse geographic locations. Companies that can offer competitive pricing strategies and demonstrate reliability in transport logistics will find this contract advantageous for expansion and enhancing their portfolio within the public sector transport industry.

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Notice Title

C023H - Williton to West Somerset College

Notice Description

SEN Transport required Mon to Fri Term Time only Starting on 6th Oct 2025 to July 2026 This tender will go out to reverse auctioning Please see attached order form

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cafa5052-bcd0-4d45-9da9-94e87945554f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TAXICO

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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