Award

Delivery of Pre Construction Services in relation to Holyrood Primary School Chard

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

27 Feb 2026 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has completed the procurement process for the delivery of pre-construction services in relation to Holyrood Primary School, Chard. This process falls under the industry category of building construction work, specifically within the public authority sub-central government domain. The procurement method was direct, below threshold, and without competition, and the project was awarded on 27th February 2026. The construction works are scheduled to be carried out from 13th February to 31st October 2026 in the region UKK23 located in the United Kingdom. This contract was awarded to KIER CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, effective from the date signed on 12th February 2026, with a gross contract value amounting to £313,492.

This tender is a key opportunity for KIER CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, a large-scale construction entity, to solidify its presence in public sector building projects. The focus on delivering pre-construction services for a new primary school provides the firm a platform to demonstrate sector-specific expertise. While this contract was awarded directly, similar future projects could offer substantial growth potential for businesses equipped to handle large-scale construction work in the education sector, particularly for those based in or operating across the UK region. Understanding the intricacies of public sector procurement and the legal regulations, as outlined, ensures readiness for competitive engagement in similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

Delivery of Pre Construction Services in relation to Holyrood Primary School Chard

Notice Description

Provision of Pre Construction Services for construction of a primary school- Holyrood Primary School Chard

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017991-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£261,243 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 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
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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

KIER CONSTRUCTION

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