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22 Jul 2026 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has finalised a procurement contract with LENDOLOGY CIC for the "Annual subscription supplement for loan programme," pertaining to the services industry category. The procurement process reached completion, with the contract active from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The process was conducted through a direct procurement method classified as "Below threshold - without competition." The contract, valued at £31,311, plus VAT, was awarded to LENDOLOGY CIC on 31st March 2026. The process involved subscription services and was geographically centred in the UKK23 region, covering Taunton, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that provide services in subscription-based models. Specifically, businesses with expertise in managing or providing financial services programmes would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the nature of the contract. Companies looking to partner with government bodies or expand their portfolio in collaboration with local councils will find opportunities in similar tenders. Engaging in such agreements with sub-central government agencies like Somerset Council can provide sustained business growth and visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Annual subscription supplement for loan programme

Notice Description

Payment of Annual Subscription Supplement for Home Improvement Loan Programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d0a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069076-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,311 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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
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

LENDOLOGY

Further Information

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