Award

Chilthorne Dormer Primary School

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

28 May 2026 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Somerset Council as the contracting authority, aiming to address repairs needed at Chilthorne Dormer Primary School. The procurement falls under the 'works' category, specifically targeting primary school construction work in the UKK23 region (United Kingdom). This contract is based on a direct award without competition, as it was deemed below threshold. The procurement stage has progressed to 'Award,' with the contract being signed on 14th May 2026 and will remain active until 2nd September 2026. The gross value of the contract is £61,551.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in construction and educational infrastructure maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those located in or operating within the UKK23 region, would find it advantageous to engage in similar bidding processes. The procurement method suggests an openness to efficient delivery with expedited procedures, favouring businesses capable of executing projects under direct contracts. Such engagements can strengthen a company’s portfolio in dealing with public sector projects, enhancing their credibility and marketability in future competitive tenders.

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Notice Title

Chilthorne Dormer Primary School

Notice Description

Repair of some plaster and lath ceilings that have started to fall down.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a7e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050420-2026
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

45214210 - Primary school construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£51,293 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 May 2026 - 2 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

ABACUS CONSTRUCTION

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