Award

External and Internal Decoration works

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

17 Apr 2026 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council is the contracting authority for an award titled "External and Internal Decoration works," focusing on decoration works within the region UKK23, United Kingdom. The procurement process is in the Contract Award stage and was initiated on 1st April 2026, with the award being signed on the same date. The contract will cover works until 31st March 2027, with a gross value of £240,000. This project falls under the works category and involves the procurement method of "direct" below the threshold, meaning the award was made without competition. It is particularly suited for SMEs as illustrated by the appointment of WESTCOUNTRY MAINTENANCE SERVICES LTD as the supplier.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in decoration works, particularly SMEs, to expand within the UKK23 region. WESTCOUNTRY MAINTENANCE SERVICES LTD was awarded the contract under a direct procurement method, highlighting potential advantages for businesses capable of delivering timely and efficient decoration projects without engaging in competitive tendering. Enterprises with experience in public sector contracts and those familiar with the legal intricacies of works procurement in governmental projects would greatly benefit from pursuing similar opportunities. Somerset Council’s engagement in such projects offers an avenue for collaboration and fulfilling larger decoration and maintenance works within specified timelines.

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Notice Title

External and Internal Decoration works

Notice Description

To support the organisation in delivering overspill works and larger D and M works that require undertaking within prescribed timescales

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068586
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035293-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45451000 - Decoration work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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

WESTCOUNTRY MAINTENANCE SERVICES

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