Somerset Wood Recycling: A Future from our Past

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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22 Jun 2026 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council has successfully completed the procurement process titled "Somerset Wood Recycling: A Future from our Past," which is part of the Birnbeck Pier restoration project. This initiative, primarily focused on specialist training, vocational training, and refuse recycling services, is within the services industry category. The project takes place in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset (region code UKK12). The tender was awarded on 13th June 2025, with the contract period running from 12th February 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement method used was a direct, below-threshold approach, without competition, aligning with the legal framework established under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in training and recycling services. Particularly, enterprises focused on vocational education, specialist skill development, or recycling initiatives will find potential for growth in this contract. Given that it has been awarded to SOMERSET WOOD RECYCLING C.I.C., a small and medium enterprise (SME) with a social enterprise focus, it highlights the potential for similar organisations to benefit from public procurement processes that support community-driven projects. Engaging in such projects can bolster a company's profile as a leader in sustainable and socially responsible practices, paving the way for further engagement with public authorities and similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Somerset Wood Recycling: A Future from our Past

Notice Description

Somerset Wood Recycling (SWR) will run an employment, training and recycling project as part of the wider Birnbeck Pier restoration project. This is grant funded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b9e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058419-2026
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

80 - Education and training services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

80530000 - Vocational training services

90514000 - Refuse recycling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 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
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE, NORTH SOMERSET
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOMERSET WOOD RECYCLING

Further Information

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