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Urgent works to construct SEN base external areas

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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05 Aug 2026 at 15:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has completed a procurement process for urgent works to construct external areas for a new Special Educational Needs base at Lyngford Park School, located in the Taunton region, UKK23. This contract was part of a direct procurement method below the threshold, meaning it was awarded without competition. The public authority, Somerset Council, initiated the tender, which was categorised under 'works' in the education and research construction sector. The contract, worth £39,468 net, was awarded to ABACUS CONSTRUCTION LIMITED and became active on 5 August 2026, with the project scheduled to commence on 17 August 2026 and complete by 25 September 2026. The official contract notice was published in August 2026.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses with substantial expertise in educational infrastructure construction, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like ABACUS CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, which successfully secured the contract. It highlights the growing demand for specialised construction services in the educational sector, providing potential for business growth in this niche market. Companies that can offer quality construction services and adhere to the specific requirements of public authorities, such as project timeliness and compliance with educational guidelines, may find these types of tenders advantageous for establishing and expanding their presence in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Urgent works to construct SEN base external areas

Notice Description

To construct external areas for new SEN base at Lyngford Park School

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dcde
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074380-2026
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

45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,468 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 25 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

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