Award

Management and Maintenance of Gypsy and Traveller Sites

SOMERSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Oct 2025 at 13:05

Tender

09 Jul 2025 at 06:56

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council, a sub-central government authority based in Taunton, recently concluded an open procurement process for the "Management and Maintenance of Gypsy and Traveller Sites" across three sites in Somerset. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on residential property services and accommodation services. The tender was initially announced on 9th July 2025, with the submission deadline concluding on 25th July 2025. Following the completion of the tender stage, the contract was awarded on 17th September 2025 to Elim Housing Association, a small to medium-sized enterprise, with the contract commencing on 2nd October 2025 and extending to 30th September 2028, offering potential renewal for two additional 12-month periods.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in residential and accommodation services, particularly smaller enterprises with experience in managing similar community sites. Companies that provide comprehensive site management, infrastructure maintenance, and tenant services would be well-positioned to benefit from this contract. With a total contract value of £101,008.81, this procurement supports the growth of businesses within this sector, promoting competition and enabling businesses to enhance their portfolios by delivering quality service to local authorities. The open competition nature of the procurement method allows an inclusive opportunity for varied suppliers to compete, particularly encouraging the participation of SMEs.

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Notice Title

Management and Maintenance of Gypsy and Traveller Sites

Notice Description

Management and Maintenance of Gypsy and Traveller Sites - 3 sites in Somerset

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055b91
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061745-2025
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

70 - Real estate services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

70331000 - Residential property services

98341000 - Accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£84,174 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialandprocurement@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

ELIM HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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