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title: "Chard Holyrood Primary School"
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# Chard Holyrood Primary School

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df1e7b38-f133-49fe-a086-fc7e08b1b5e9

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## Summary

The contract for the construction of a new 7-class primary school, Chard Holyrood Primary School, located in Holyrood, Chard, Somerset, has been successfully awarded. Somerset Council is the procuring authority, and the project falls under the construction industry category. This was achieved through a mini competition under the Southern Construction Framework. The procurement process followed the selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £7,173,274 GBP, is set to commence on 14th February 2026 and will conclude on 31st December 2027. The award was officially announced on 12th March 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large construction firms capable of managing substantial projects within the educational sector. The project is particularly suited to companies with expertise in constructing educational buildings, given its classification under CPV codes for construction work, specifically education-related buildings. Companies with strong capabilities in delivering complex construction projects across various geographical locations, including the United Kingdom and other regions, will find this contract advantageous. The Somerset Council, through its competitive procurement method, provides an avenue for experienced businesses to leverage their skills and expand their portfolio in the public sector construction domain.

## Notice

New 7-class Primary School at Holyrood, Chard, Somerset Awarded following mini competition through Southern Construction Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/870dd5ad-cd24-47d9-859a-ae1b2a427d9f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,173,274 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,173,274 |
| 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 | KIER CONSTRUCTION - WESTERN & WALES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 15:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/870dd5ad-cd24-47d9-859a-ae1b2a427d9f
- 12 Mar 2026 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/870dd5ad-cd24-47d9-859a-ae1b2a427d9f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/870dd5ad-cd24-47d9-859a-ae1b2a427d9f
  12th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://ContractFinder
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