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01 Jul 2026 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council recently concluded a procurement process for the Avishayes SEN Base - External works project, which involves the creation of a new SEN playground at a school in Taunton. Classified under the goods category, the procurement was aimed at acquiring park and playground equipment. The tender was conducted using a direct, below-threshold procurement method without competition, culminating in an award on 1st July 2026. The contract has been signed for the period from 23rd July to 30th September 2026, with a contract value of £54,508 net out of a gross amount of £65,409, highlighting its financial scope within the UKK23 region.

This procurement process presents business growth opportunities for companies in the playground equipment and construction industries, particularly those capable of delivering specialised educational facilities. SMEs like ABACUS CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, which successfully secured the contract, illustrate the types of businesses that would benefit. Their engagement in such projects could enhance reputation, expand client networks, and potentially lead to further subcontracting or partnership opportunities within the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

Avishayes SEN Base - External works

Notice Description

Creation of new SEN playground in existing school playground including fencing and surfacing works and new play equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c17f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061834-2026
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
£54,508 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

ABACUS CONSTRUCTION

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