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24 Jun 2026 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Somerset Council involves the refurbishment of Hindhayes school to provide a Special Educational Needs (SEN) unit classroom, under the title "Hindhayes SEN Unit." This project falls under the works industry category with CIG SW LTD as the supplier. Located in the region of Somerset, UK, the procurement stage is at the award phase, having been completed with a direct method below the threshold and without competition. The contract was signed on 24th June 2026, with a start date of 30th June and completion by 4th September 2026. The project is valued at £100,000 excluding VAT (£120,000 including VAT).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in refurbishment work, especially small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in educational infrastructure. Companies that have a background in delivering quality improvements to school facilities would find this contract beneficial for growth and establishing relationships with local governmental bodies. The procurement method favours businesses able to engage directly and rapidly execute projects within specified timeframes, as seen with the direct award to an SME, CIG SW LTD, indicating Somerset Council's potential preference for efficient and reliable local suppliers.

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Notice Title

Hindhayes SEN Unit

Notice Description

Refurbishment of Hindhayes school to provide an SEN unit classroom

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc3f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059453-2026
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

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 4 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
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

CIG SW

Further Information

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