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15 Jul 2026 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has awarded a contract under the North Taunton Woolaway Project Options Appraisal, focusing on resolving long-term structural defects in Woolaway housing through demolition and replacement. The procurement, categorised under services, involves improving housing quality and energy efficiency while supporting community well-being and aligning with the council's sustainability goals. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, below threshold without competition, and is now at the completion stage. The contract, effective from 31 July 2026 to 31 March 2027, is valued at £32,000, with the award formalised on 15 July 2026. The project is situated in the UKK23 region, covering construction structures, materials, and maintenance services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction and building maintenance services. Arcadis Consulting (UK) Limited, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, focusing on delivering high-quality, affordable housing while contributing to skills and job creation. Businesses with expertise in energy efficiency improvements, public housing projects, or sustainable construction practices are ideally positioned to leverage such opportunities. Participation in future projects of this nature could aid in establishing a foothold in public sector housing initiatives, promoting business growth in alignment with local government objectives.

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Notice Title

North Taunton Woolaway Project Options Appraisal

Notice Description

Resolve long-term structural defects within Woolaway housing stock through demolition and replacement. *Deliver high-quality, affordable council homes for rent. *Improve energy efficiency and reduce fuel poverty. *Support healthier communities through improved housing and public realm. *Maximise social value including jobs, skills and training. *Align with Somerset Council's ambitions for a greener, fairer and more resilient Somerset

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066986-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK

Further Information

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