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Retrofit Co-ordination

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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02 Mar 2026 at 12:17

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council was the buying organisation responsible for the procurement of services related to "Retrofit Co-ordination," focusing on grant-funded retrofit coordination of housing stock. This procurement process, categorised under housing services, took place in the region of Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom. The tender, which has already progressed to the award stage as of 2nd March 2026, was initiated as a below-threshold procurement with an unknown method. The contract was signed with Value Optimised Retrofit Limited, a supplier based in Bristol, with an active contract period from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2026 valued at £100,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in housing services, particularly for companies experienced in retrofit activities and sustainable renovation, given the nature of the services required. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for such contracts, as demonstrated by the successful supplier, Value Optimised Retrofit Limited. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for energy efficiency and housing improvements are likely to benefit from similar future opportunities with public authorities such as Somerset Council. Additionally, businesses operating within the United Kingdom could gain a competitive edge due to the regional focus of the procurement process.

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Notice Title

Retrofit Co-ordination

Notice Description

Grant funded retrofit co-ordination of housing stock

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018388-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
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

VALUE OPTIMISED RETROFIT

Further Information

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