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27 Jul 2026 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Somerset Council, involved the construction works for Dulverton School's toilets, classified under the 'works' industry category. The Council, located in Taunton, United Kingdom, undertook a direct procurement method deemed below threshold, allowing for the award without competition. The project, which falls within the region UKK23, commenced on 27th July 2026, with an estimated completion date of 4th September 2026. The awarded contract has been signed with Harris Bros. and Collard Limited, a company based in Bridgwater, reflecting an active procurement stage, specifically at the award and contract stages.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, notably for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in building completion work. The direct procurement approach indicates a preference for swift and efficient project execution, favouring experienced local contractors such as Harris Bros. and Collard Limited. Businesses with expertise in similar projects and capabilities in managing construction within sub-central government settings would find this tender particularly aligning with their growth strategies.

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Notice Title

Dulverton Toilet Construction works

Notice Description

To pay for building works for Dulverton School toilets

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d457
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070812-2026
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

45450000 - Other building completion work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,175 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 4 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

HARRIS BROS. AND COLLARD

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