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Somerset Council rates 2025

UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE

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06 May 2025 at 10:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Somerset Council rates 2025" was initiated by the UK Hydrographic Office, located in Taunton, England. This project falls under the category of "Other community, social and personal services," with services to be delivered in the Taunton area, specifically the postal code TA1 4DY. The contract, valued at £727,050, covers the period from 7th April 2025 to 6th April 2026 and has been awarded to Somerset Council. The process reached the award stage with the contract announced as active on 6th June 2025. The procurement method used is classified as "Other - Council rates," indicating a specialised approach to achieve the project's objectives.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large organisations with the capability to manage community, social, and personal services at scale. Though not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with expertise in public sector services and a presence or operational capabilities in Somerset could find promising potential in competing for similar future contracts. The procurement, being completed by a major entity like Somerset Council, can pave the way for sustained engagement and collaboration within local government services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Somerset Council rates 2025

Notice Description

Somerset Council rates for 2025-2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8f6b772-5ec0-43ed-9ba8-cc8ef8b7577a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51b3df30-c1e2-4576-b172-9ec5d288eb21
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Council rates
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£727,050 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£727,050 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 6 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 2DN
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
Taunton East
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOMERSET COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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