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SWHT Storage and Services

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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16 Mar 2026 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has awarded a contract to the South West Heritage Trust for storage and recovery services, titled "SWHT Storage and Services". The procurement falls under the services category and involves the payment for storage room J, capable of holding approximately 20,000 boxes, along with disaster recovery planning services. Located in Taunton, Somerset in the region UKK23, this contract was completed under a direct procurement method, being below threshold, hence without competition. The contract runs from March 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, with a gross value of £75,000. Notable legal considerations fall under the UKPGA of 2023/54.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in storage services. The direct award, without competition, suggests that entities with established reputations and expertise in heritage, storage, or services for public authorities may be well-positioned. Large enterprises with capacity for disaster recovery planning and bespoke storage solutions will find this contract scope aligned with their capabilities, and the ongoing collaboration with Somerset Council marks a significant endorsement in the region. Businesses considering partnership or subcontracting with South West Heritage Trust could also benefit from this strategic alliance.

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Notice Title

SWHT Storage and Services

Notice Description

Payment for storage room J, Capacity of ~20,0000 boxes. & disaster recovery plans.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023638-2026
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63121100 - Storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£62,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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

SOUTH WEST HERITAGE TRUST

Further Information

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