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Award

09 Jun 2026 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has awarded a contract for "Responsive Building Repairs" to Westcountry Maintenance Services Ltd. This procurement process focused on construction work, specifically building repairs within the UKK23 region, particularly in Somerset. The acquisition process utilised a "below threshold - without competition" procurement method, indicating a direct procurement approach rather than competitive tendering. The contract's implementation period spans from 1st June 2026 to 31st March 2027, and it was officially signed on 31st May 2026.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in construction or building maintenance, particularly those familiar with the local geography and legal requirements related to Awaabs Law. Companies like SMEs specialising in responsive building services or construction could benefit from similar opportunities by delivering efficient and compliant work to governmental bodies like Somerset Council. Being informed on direct procurement methods and associated legal standards can prove advantageous for enterprises aiming to secure future public contracts in this domain.

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Notice Title

Responsive Building Repairs

Notice Description

To support the internal team delivering building works, especially associated with works outputs for Awaabs Law

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b087
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054119-2026
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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

WESTCOUNTRY MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Further Information

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