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Contract for Construction business support specialist services

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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01 May 2026 at 08:39

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process initiated by North Somerset Council seeks to provide specialist support services for construction businesses within the region. This process, titled "Contract for Construction business support specialist services," falls under the services industry category with a specific focus on business development consultancy. The tender process was limited due to it being below the threshold for competition. Located in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, the contracting authority is a public authority within sub-central government. The procurement stage is at the Award stage, with the contract period set from 5th May 2026 to 30th April 2027. The contract, which commenced on 1st April 2026, has a gross value of £72,000 and aims to support local construction companies in bidding for large-scale commercial contracts.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the construction and consultancy sectors, particularly those focusing on business development and support services. The awarded contract to Somerset Chamber of Commerce and Industry Limited highlights the potential for growth for businesses that can provide specialised support and consultancy. Small to medium enterprises, especially those skilled in engaging construction companies and fostering their ability to secure large commercial projects, are well-suited to benefit from contracts like these. Such engagements not only contribute to the participating company’s growth but also bolster regional economic development through enhanced local business capabilities.

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Notice Title

Contract for Construction business support specialist services

Notice Description

Contract for Construction business support specialist services to engage North Somerset construction companies and support them to bid for large-scale commercial construction contracts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068fed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040291-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 30 Apr 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
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE, NORTH SOMERSET
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOMERSET CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

Further Information

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