SLA for SWT hosting Somerset Local Nature Partnership

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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05 Jun 2026 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has successfully completed a procurement process titled "SLA for SWT hosting Somerset Local Nature Partnership," involving a direct, below-threshold procurement method without competition. The main industry category for this tender is services, specifically focusing on botanical and zoological garden services and nature reserve services. The partnership is located in Taunton, under the region code UKK23, United Kingdom. The contract award stage was officially finalised with Somerset Wildlife Trust on 5th April 2026, and the contract duration runs from 6th April 2026 to 6th April 2027. The gross amount of the contract is GBP 37,500, with an expected net payment of GBP 31,250 to Somerset Wildlife Trust, who has been appointed as the supplier.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in nature conservation and ecological management services, particularly for SMEs looking for collaborations with sub-central government authorities. With the active involvement of Somerset Wildlife Trust, businesses in the botanical and zoological services sector may find opportunities for partnership and subcontracting to enhance their portfolio and gain invaluable experience working with public authorities. Such engagements can help boost credibility and provide reference projects which are pivotal for growth in the public services domain.

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Notice Title

SLA for SWT hosting Somerset Local Nature Partnership

Notice Description

Annual payment to SWT for hosting and managing Somerset Local Nature Partnership

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053266-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92530000 - Botanical and zoological garden services and nature reserve services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 6 Apr 2027 1-2 years
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

SOMERSET WILDLIFE TRUST

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