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Security of Penlea House

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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18 May 2026 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

This document outlines a public procurement process conducted by Somerset Council for the security services of Penlea House in Taunton, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focused on security, and adheres to the UK Central Government legislation of 2023. The procurement method was direct and completed without competition due to its below-threshold status. The contract was awarded to BAUWATCH (UK) LIMITED, with the contract period running from 13th May to 17th June 2026 and a total contract value of £40,000. The current status of the procurement process is complete, and the contract has been active since 12th May 2026.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies specialising in security services. Firms with experience in providing security solutions, particularly in government or public sector settings, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. By participating in such procured contracts, businesses have the opportunity to enhance their profiles and potentially secure future contracts with public authorities. This procurement by a sub-central public authority underscores the demand for reliable security services, which can be leveraged by large security firms to advance their market presence in the UK.

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Notice Title

Security of Penlea House

Notice Description

To continue with current security provision of Penlea House

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069aee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045334-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 17 Jun 2026 1-6 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

BAUWATCH (UK

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