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title: "C023H - Williton to West Somerset College"
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# C023H - Williton to West Somerset College

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6dfef950-dd4c-4782-9977-eb2ec0081a80

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## Summary

The procurement process for "C023H - Williton to West Somerset College" was conducted by Somerset Council, focusing on the provision of Special Educational Needs (SEN) transport services. Located in Taunton, United Kingdom, the process falls under the transport services industry category, specifically excluding waste transport, with CPV classification code 60000000. The contract was awarded to Taxico following a tender procedure that utilised reverse auctioning. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, the contract period is set to start on 6th October 2025 and continue until 31st July 2026. Key dates noted include the end of the tender period on 23rd September 2025. This contract spans several regions including the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories.

This tender provides a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in transport services, particularly those with capabilities to meet specific educational transport needs. Though it does not target small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or volunteer and community social enterprises (VCSEs), it presents a substantial opportunity for businesses with the capacity to engage in long-term service provision across diverse geographic locations. Companies that can offer competitive pricing strategies and demonstrate reliability in transport logistics will find this contract advantageous for expansion and enhancing their portfolio within the public sector transport industry.

## Notice

SEN Transport required Mon to Fri Term Time only Starting on 6th Oct 2025 to July 2026 This tender will go out to reverse auctioning Please see attached order form

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cafa5052-bcd0-4d45-9da9-94e87945554f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81 |
| 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 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TAXICO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2025 at 11:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cafa5052-bcd0-4d45-9da9-94e87945554f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cafa5052-bcd0-4d45-9da9-94e87945554f
  26th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://ContractFinder
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