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Hire of Count Vene

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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17 Feb 2026 at 13:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has completed a procurement process for the hire of a venue to be used for the combined elections in May 2027. This procurement falls under the services category and includes miscellaneous services as per CPV classification. The venue is located in the United Kingdom within the UKK23 region. The process was conducted through a direct procurement method classified as below threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 16 February 2026 and became active on 17 February 2026, with the contract period ending on 2 June 2027. The contracting process was initiated as a tender and is in the award stage.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the services sector, particularly those with capabilities in event management, venue provision, and related support services. Given that the procurement was executed without competition, businesses capable of offering competitive services within budget constraints can look to engage in similar opportunities. Large enterprises like Bath and West Enterprises Ltd, which successfully secured this contract, illustrate that entities with established infrastructure and service portfolios are well-positioned for growth through public sector contracts like this one.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hire of Count Vene

Notice Description

Hire of Count Venue for May 2027 combined elections

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06560a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014320-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 2 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

BATH AND WEST ENTERPRISES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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