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01 Jul 2026 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council recently completed a public procurement process for the "Hindhayes SEN Base - External Works" project, which focuses on creating a new playground for a Special Educational Needs Base. This project includes new play equipment, fencing, and surfacing. The procurement was managed under a direct award method, below the threshold, and without competition. Situated in Taunton, Somerset, this contract attracted particular interest from local suppliers. The contract was awarded to Somerset Landscapes Limited, beginning on 23rd July 2026, and concluding by 30th September 2026. The main procurement category is goods, specifically park and playground equipment, priced at £37,968, exclusive of VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for local businesses that specialise in infrastructure and landscape development, particularly those capable of providing specialised equipment and construction services for educational facilities. Companies with similar capabilities as Somerset Landscapes Limited—technical expertise in playground and recreational infrastructure—would be well-placed to engage in similar future procurement opportunities. Such contracts could provide sustained business growth for small and medium-sized enterprises involved in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Hindhayes SEN Base - External works

Notice Description

Creation of new playground for new SEN Base. Including new play equipment, fencing and surfacing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c173
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061817-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,968 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2026 - 30 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

SOMERSET LANDSCAPES

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