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St. Michael PM Fees

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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08 May 2026 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Taunton, UK, has completed the procurement process titled "St. Michael PM Fees" for engaging Project Management Consultants. This contract, under the industry category of works, specifically involves construction and civil engineering tasks. The procurement method used was a direct approach, which was determined to be below the threshold and proceeded without a competitive process. The contract was signed on 8 May 2026, with an active period starting from 11 May 2026 to 30 April 2027. The total gross value of the contract is £45,630, awarded to REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED, a supplier based in London, UK.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and project management, offering a substantial contract value to drive business growth. Firms with capabilities in managing civil engineering projects should find themselves well-suited to compete for similar contracts, particularly those with the agility and resources to respond to direct award opportunities. Additionally, companies that can provide specialised project management services without the need for exhaustive competition could particularly benefit, highlighting a potential avenue for small to medium enterprises to expand their reach within the public sector.

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Notice Title

St. Michael PM Fees

Notice Description

Framework to engage Project Management Consultants.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069480
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042438-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,630 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20266 days ago
Contract Period
10 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
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

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

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