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Trinity school new playground development

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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20 May 2026 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has completed the procurement process for the development of a new playground at Trinity School in Frome. The project, categorised under works within the recreation installation industry, was procured using a direct method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract, valued at £31,395 excluding VAT, was awarded to Avalon Surfacing and Construction Co. Limited and spans from 27th July to 25th September 2026. The award was officially made active on 20th May 2026, and addresses a local requirement with the location specified in the UKK23 region.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the construction and recreation installation sectors, particularly those capable of delivering targeted projects promptly and efficiently. With the direct award method indicating a need for specific expertise or compliant solutions, small and medium-sized enterprises, like the selected supplier, Avalon Surfacing and Construction, can leverage such opportunities to establish relationships with local government bodies. This can pave the way for future contracts, enhancing growth and credibility within the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Trinity school new playground development

Notice Description

To provide a new playground to the existing field at Trinity school, Frome

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069dee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046594-2026
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

45212140 - Recreation installation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,395 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 25 Sep 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

AVALON SURFACING AND CONSTRUCTION

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