Award

Contribution towards staffing support provided for the iAero Innovation centre

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

06 Mar 2026 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council, located at County Hall, The Crescent, Taunton, has awarded a contract under the title "Contribution towards staffing support provided for the iAero Innovation centre". This procurement falls under the services category with CPV classifications for administration and business services. The contract, which was awarded to LEONARDO UK LTD, commenced on 1st January 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. The process is noted as a below-threshold procurement method, and the contract, valued at £45,000, was formalised on 1st January 2025. The award status is active, signifying the contract's current implementation phase in the UKK23 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing staffing support or related services within the innovation sector. Companies that specialise in administration, consulting, or recruitment services may find this type of contract particularly beneficial for business growth. As the procurement involves collaboration with an innovation centre, it might appeal to businesses with expertise in strategic development and operational support. The involvement of a large-scale enterprise like LEONARDO UK LTD indicates that both established companies and smaller businesses with specialised capabilities could find value and potential growth by engaging with such public sector opportunities.

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Notice Title

Contribution towards staffing support provided for the iAero Innovation centre

Notice Description

Contribution towards costs of Leonardo staff seconded into support the operation of the iAero Innovation Centre

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0663e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020278-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 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

LEONARDO

Further Information

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