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22 Jul 2026 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council, a public authority within sub-central government, has completed a direct procurement process for accessibility external works at Holyrood School, located in Taunton, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the construction industry category, specifically aimed at primary school construction work. This tender process was initiated without competition, being below the threshold, and it has progressed to the award stage. The key dates include the contract award on 22 July 2026 and the contract execution starting on 10 August 2026 with completion by 11 September 2026. The contract, valued at £28,947 net of VAT, has been awarded to Adrian Morris & Partners.

This contract opens up opportunities for SMEs specialising in construction and accessibility improvements, providing a platform to showcase their expertise in enhancing disabled access in educational settings. Businesses experienced in small-scale infrastructure projects without the need for an extensive bidding process are well-suited for such opportunities. The contract not only allows the supplier, Adrian Morris & Partners, to expand its portfolio but also serves as a potential reference for future tender processes involving similar works.

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Notice Title

Accessibility external works at Holyrood School

Notice Description

To install urgent accessibility upgrades to external areas of school to provide complaint access for disabled students from 1st Sept 26.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d08a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069024-2026
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
£28,947 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Aug 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

ADRIAN MORRIS & PARTNERS

Further Information

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