Award

Somerset Race, Interfaith and Belief

SOMERSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Sep 2025 at 13:57

Tender

07 Apr 2025 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Somerset Race, Interfaith and Belief" contract, focusing on providing health and social work services in the region of Somerset (UKK23). The procurement method applied was an "open" competition, specifically below the threshold, adhering to the light-touch regime. The award was announced on 2 September 2025, marking the transition from the tender phase initiated in April 2025 to the award stage. This project's contract period is set to begin on 2 September 2025 and will extend until 30 June 2029. The supplier identified is THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL FOR SOMERSET, an organisation with a local address in Taunton. This contract aims to develop training sessions, host events, and establish networks that empower diverse communities and enhance council services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in training, development, and community engagement, particularly those with expertise in interfaith and belief networks in ethnically diverse communities. With a strong emphasis on quality, price, and social value, businesses that are classified as SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) or VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) are encouraged to partake, especially given the successful bid from THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL FOR SOMERSET. Engaging in this contract could provide a foothold in the public sector and contribute towards more inclusive community services, which aligns with Somerset Council's strategic priorities of promoting empowerment and inclusivity within its service framework.

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Notice Title

Somerset Race, Interfaith and Belief

Notice Description

Deliverables * Delivery of training and development sessions * Number of Together Events delivered * Functioning Interfaith and Belief Network and Ethnically Diverse Community engagement network Outcomes * Ethnically Diverse Communities feeling empowered to make their voice heard * Council services more informed and considerate of Ethnically Diverse Communities * An infrastructure of interfaith and belief work and celebration in Somerset

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fe48
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053225-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£498,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£498,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£498,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Steve Barker
Contact Email
stephen.barker@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLK23 Somerset CC

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL FOR SOMERSET

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