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Long Service Award Vouchers

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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18 Feb 2026 at 16:53

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council, located in Taunton, United Kingdom, has recently concluded a procurement process for 'Long Service Award Vouchers', classified under miscellaneous services. This procurement was initiated through a direct method, specifically below the threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined process. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract actively awarded to PARK RETAIL LIMITED from Merseyside. The contract spans from 16 February 2026 until 30 June 2026, covering services within the UKK23 region.

The awarding of this contract to a large-scale supplier like PARK RETAIL LIMITED highlights opportunities for businesses specialising in service sectors to engage with local councils for similar business growth initiatives. Enterprises focusing on employee reward systems, particularly in miscellaneous services, could find promising prospects by aligning their offerings with public authority needs. Such tenders can benefit both established businesses and new entrants eager to expand within the public sector through partnerships that leverage long service reward markets.

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Notice Title

Long Service Award Vouchers

Notice Description

Long service award vouchers for staff

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065784
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014977-2026
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
£97,260 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

PARK RETAIL

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