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08 Jul 2026 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has successfully completed the procurement process for internal refurbishment works to develop a new SEN (Special Education Needs) base at Willow Down School, located in Taunton, within the UKK23 region. The procurement was conducted using a direct method below the threshold, without competition. J. BAILEY & SONS LIMITED, an SME based in Shepton Mallet, was awarded the contract, with significant dates being the contract signature on 8th July 2026 and the contract period from 27th July to 11th September 2026. The overarching industry category is works, specifically primary school construction work.

This contract presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in school refurbishment and construction projects. Given its nature, SMEs with experience in educational facility upgrades, particularly those with capabilities in renovating spaces for special needs education, would find this kind of procurement process beneficial for business growth. Contracts like this one, involving public authorities, can enhance the reputation and portfolio of companies like J. BAILEY & SONS LIMITED, promoting further opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Internal refurbishment works for new SEN Base at Willow Down School

Notice Description

To provide urgent internal works upgrades to provide new SEN base at Willow Down School

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c629
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064112-2026
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

45214210 - Primary school construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,939 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 11 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

J. BAILEY & SONS

Further Information

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