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31 Jul 2026 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has completed a procurement process titled "Delivery of Community Employment Hubs in South Somerset and Mendip areas," focusing on the delivery of community employment services in locations including Yeovil, Chard, Glastonbury, Shepton Mallet, Wells, Frome, Wincanton, and Langport. This contract, awarded to SBA WORLDWIDE CIC, falls under the services industry category, specifically business services related to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, and security. The procurement stage is complete, having moved through a direct method considered as 'below threshold - without competition.' The contract was awarded on 30th July 2026, with services commencing on 1st August 2026, and concluding on 31st December 2026, within the region of UKK23 in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses aiming to expand into the public sector, particularly for those specialising in the delivery of community-based employment services and related business services. SMEs such as SBA WORLDWIDE CIC, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate that even small to medium enterprises can effectively compete in this space. Businesses offering consultancy, recruitment, or service delivery in community engagement are well-suited to pursue similar contracts, offering potential for growth within the framework of publicly funded projects targeting employment enhancement and community development. The total contract value of £35,000 underscores that smaller-scale contracts remain vital entry points into the public procurement market.

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Notice Title

Delivery of Community Employment Hubs in South Somerset and Mendip areas

Notice Description

Delivery of Community Employment Hubs in South Somerset and Mendip areas (Yeovil, Chard, Glastonbury, Shepton Mallet, Wells, Frome, Wincanton and Langport).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d8b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072678-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

SBA WORLDWIDE

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