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27 Jul 2026 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

In a recent procurement process, Somerset Council, a sub-central government authority in the UK, awarded a contract for urgent subsidence repairs at Polden Bower School, located in Taunton. The contract, categorised under 'works', addresses health and safety issues by repairing damage to the school's footpaths. The procurement followed a direct method deemed 'below threshold - without competition', with the contract being signed on 27th July 2026. The construction work, identified under CPV code 45233161, was awarded to ABACUS CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, with the project scheduled to commence on 10th August 2026 and complete by 18th September 2026. The total contract value is £47,760 GBP, with £39,800 representing the net amount.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the construction industry, particularly those with expertise in public authority contracts and subsidence repairs. As the procurement method was direct and below the competitive threshold, smaller companies like ABACUS CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, classified as an SME, are well-suited to benefit from such projects. Businesses in proximity to the Somerset region may particularly find an advantage in future similar undertakings with the Council, as smaller, regionally located businesses often have accessibility and local knowledge advantages.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Urgent subsidence repairs at Polden Bower School

Notice Description

To repair damage to footpaths causing H&S issues at Polden Bower Special School

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d45f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070828-2026
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

45233161 - Footpath construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Aug 2026 - 18 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

ABACUS CONSTRUCTION

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