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Award

15 Jun 2026 at 08:57

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involved Somerset Council as the buying organisation and was focused on the extension project for Polden Bower school. The contract, categorised under the services industry, was awarded using a direct procurement method below the threshold, thus without competition. It is located in Taunton, United Kingdom, within the UKK23 region. The procurement stage is complete, having moved from an active award to a signed contract on 15th June 2026, with the contract period running from 1st July 2026 to 28th April 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the design support services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in project management and school infrastructure development could greatly benefit from such contracts. With a focus on extending educational facilities, businesses that excel in public sector projects, particularly those involved in sub-central government initiatives, are well-suited to pursue similar procurement opportunities to support their growth.

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Notice Title

Polden Bower extension

Notice Description

To project manage the design/construction of a extension to Polden Bower school

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b4a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056022-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

79933000 - Design support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 28 Apr 2028 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
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

WMC PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

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