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title: "SLOAC - Installation of new boundary fencing at Sky College, Pickeridge Close, Taunton, Somerset TA2 7HW"
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# SLOAC - Installation of new boundary fencing at Sky College, Pickeridge Close, Taunton, Somerset TA2 7HW

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68f095da-dda3-49e0-b5b0-bf5a1084299b

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## Summary

Somerset County Council has completed a tender for the installation of new boundary fencing at Sky College, located in Taunton, Somerset. This contract, valued at £124,300 and classified under construction work, aimed to enhance safety measures for an educational institution that caters to young people with complex needs. The procurement process followed a selective method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spanned from 1st May 2019 to 7th June 2019, with the tender period closing on 15th March 2019.

This procurement process presents opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in fencing and security installations. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in safeguarding solutions for educational facilities, as well as those experienced in working with public sector contracts, will be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in such tenders can enhance visibility and foster growth in a competitive marketplace, aligning with industry standards and community needs.

## Notice

Sky College provides education and residential care for young people with complex social and learning difficulties. The existing boundary fencing has proved to be inadequate for safeguarding purposes and requires upgrading.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aec290a5-9637-4bb9-9f97-beaa74ff859f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 7 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £124,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £124,300 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABACUS CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2020 at 11:18 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aec290a5-9637-4bb9-9f97-beaa74ff859f
- 8 May 2019 at 13:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aec290a5-9637-4bb9-9f97-beaa74ff859f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aec290a5-9637-4bb9-9f97-beaa74ff859f
  28th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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