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title: "CP2549-24: Devon and Somerset Standing List of Approved Contractors (SLoAC) 2025"
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# CP2549-24: Devon and Somerset Standing List of Approved Contractors (SLoAC) 2025

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7b9dbb0-6849-46e7-b359-304e0d10fabf

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## Summary

The Devon County Council is seeking to establish the Devon and Somerset Standing List of Approved Contractors (SLoAC) 2025, applicable for maintenance, improvement, and building works with a project value up to £2,000,000. This open procedure procurement, classified under CPV code 45000000 for construction work and 50000000 for repair and maintenance services, covers the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract period is set from 14th April 2025 to 31st March 2029, with a break clause at the end of the second year and an optional extension up to March 2033 at the Council's discretion. Interested parties must reapply by the tender deadline on 28th February 2025 at noon. The initial phase includes a virtual Tender Launch Event on 6th February 2025.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for SMEs involved in construction, refurbishment, or specialised trades, as it includes diverse work categories such as refurbishment, repair, and new build extensions. Businesses holding relevant qualifications can apply for multiple geographical areas within Devon and Somerset, enhancing their market presence and workload. Participating companies will benefit from exclusive invitations to project bids, provided they meet the requisite accreditation standards. With an expected total value of £60,000,000, this tender is an attractive prospect for small to medium enterprises aiming for regional growth in public sector contracts.

## Notice

The Devon & Somerset Standing List of Approved Contractors (the SLoAC) provides a set of pre-qualified contractors for Maintenance, Improvement, and Building Works up to PS2,000,000 per project, with most works ranging between PS5,000 and PS250,000, and for works below PS5,000. SLoAC 2025 will replace the existing SLoAC, which has been in operation since 1st April, 2016, and will expire on 31 March, 2025. All interested contractors, including those currently on the existing list must re-apply to join SLoAC 2025. SLoAC 2025 is anticipated to commence April 2025, and will run for 4 years (Until 31st March 2029) with a break clause at the end of the second year (31 March 2027) and an option to extend for a further 4 years in 2 years increment (until 31 March 2033) at the Authority's discretion. The SLoAC will be re-opened periodically (anticipated to be annually) in order to enable contractors to apply to join the list. If in the Authority's reasonable opinion, specific work categories have sufficient numbers of contractors in a work category, the Authority reserves the right not to open those work categories to new applications to prevent having excessive numbers of contractors. In this initial application period no limit will be set to the number of contractors that will be accepted into a work category. The Authority also reserves the right to include additional works categories when the arrangement is reopened. Contractors will be appointed to the SLoAC based on achieving certain minimum standards through pass/fail questions. The award of specific projects will be subject to a competitive procurement process for each individual project. Only approved contractors on the SLoAC will get an opportunity to be selected to participate in a competitive processes when a needs arises. To be approved, contractors must obtain and maintain accreditation from our Comprehensive Accreditation Service Provider.. This is not a condition of joining the SLoAC but a condition for being selected to take part in a competitive process when a need arises. SLoAC is divided into 37 work categories, including 31 general and specialist categories,5 general agricultural categories, and a Principal Contractor category. Some of the most used work categories include Refurbishment and Repair, Heating, Roofing, Windows and Doors, New Build and Extension, and Agricultural Building - Build, Repair, and Maintenance. Contractors may apply for as many work categories as they wish to be active in. Devon has been subdivided into 8 geographical areas, plus the Torbay and Plymouth unitary authority areas, and Somerset into 5 geographical areas for the purpose of the SLoAC. Contractors may choose to operate in any number of these areas, subject to qualification. Additional information: The following is an indicative list which gives examples of the Public Sector organisations which currently exist (and their successors) in Devon and which therefore may utilise this arrangement: County Councils: Devon County Council District Councils (including Housing Authorities): Exeter City Council, East Devon District Council, Mid Devon District Council, North Devon District Council. South Hams District Council, Teignbridge District Council, Torridge District Council, West Devon Borough Council, Unitary Authorities: Somerset Council Torbay Council Plymouth City Council Independent Organisations that were formally part of the local authority Any organisation within the geographical boundaries of Devon, Somerset, Torbay & Plymouth that were formally in local authority control that provide the following or other services - library service, children's centres, child services, youth services, trading standards, school catering services, ICT services, Finance services, HR Services, adult community learning, heritage services, adult learning disability services, skills & learning services, highways term maintenance contractors (for depot maintenance) - These services currently comprise of CaterEd, DELT Shared Services, South West Norse, Somerset Skills and Learning, Somerset Support for Education, Somerset Heritage Trust but are likely to expend into additional new organisations over the next 4 years. Fire Services: Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service Police Services: Avon & Somerset Police (Somerset Only), Devon & Cornwall Police (Devon Only) Universities: University of Exeter, University of Plymouth, University of St Mark & St John T/A Plymouth Marjon University Maintained Schools: Any school within Devon, Somerset, Torbay & Plymouth Academies: Any academy within the geographical boundaries of Devon, Somerset, Torbay & Plymouth, created via the Academies Act 2010 that are either currently in existence or that may come into existence during the term of the SLoAC. Further Education Colleges: Bicton College, Bridgwater College, Dartington College, Exeter College, Petroc College, Plymouth College, Plymouth College of Art & Design, Richard Huish College, Somerset College, South Devon College, Strode College, Cornwall College National Park Authorities: Dartmoor National Park, Exmoor National Park Libraries Unlimited New Authorities formed within Devon due to Local Government Reorganisation will be entitled to use the SLoAC Devon County Council will be hosting a virtual Tender Launch Event via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 6th February 2025 11:00 - 12:30. This will be an opportunity to discuss the service, ask questions, and help bidders navigate around the tender documentation and the procurement process. This event will be recorded and will be uploaded to the Procurement Portal alongside the presentation shortly afterward. If you would like to attend this event, please complete the following Tender Launch Event form so that we can send you an invite link - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=gzehjWjLP0S7S5l_d_1b-9hjx28RpvxAptIBOgU_APNUM0c3T0VPUVkyTUdZNVE3RDJPM0lDWUdaMi4u

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b16cb019-a4c0-4665-b18b-27f630390766 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000,000 |
| 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 | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 186 |
| Supplier names | A,PLUS BUILDING & MAINTENANCE; ABACUS CONSTRUCTION; ACME PLUS; ADVANCED FIRE PROTECTION SOUTH WEST; AFIT COMMERCIAL; ALAN TODD & SON; ALIRA HEATING; ALLIANCE BUILD; ALLIUM ENVIRONMENTAL; ARC RIGHT ELECTRICAL; ARQUE; ASH AND WILLIAMS; AT GROUP SW; AVALON SURFACING & CONSTRUCTION; B & R HEATING; B J CAMPBELL SOUTH WEST; BAGWELLS; BATH DEMOLITION; BAY ROOFING SW; BELENUS PROPERTY SERVICES; BELL GROUP; BENCHMARK PROJECT MANAGEMENT; BLUEWAVE GROUP; BOWSHERS ELECTRICAL SERVICES; BREEZE BUILDING SERVICES; BRIGGS FIRE & SECURITY; BUILDX (SW; BVLR PROJECTS; C G FRY & SON; C SQUARED CONSTRUCT; CASA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES; CCG CONTRACTORS; CENTRAL ROOFING & BUILDING SERVICES; CHARLES SWEETLAND AND SONS; CHESTERFIELD INTERIORS (SW)LTD; CIRRUS BUILDING SOLUTIONS; CLASSIC BUILDERS; CLC CONTRACTORS; COAST TO COAST SOUTH WEST; COOK ELECTRICAL; COOMBE ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING SERVICES; CORMAC; COWLEY'S BUILDIGN & MAINTENANCE; COYDE CONSTRUCTION; CULMEX CONSTRUCTION; CW DUKE & SONS; D COSGROVE CONSTRUCTION; D R JONES YEOVIL; D S ELECTRICAL; DBR (LONDON; DESIGN SCAFFOLDING (BRISTOL; DEVON CONTRACTORS; DOLPHIN LIFTS SOUTH WEST; DTG TREES & GROUNDS; EARTHY METAL DEVELOPMENTS; EBRO SOLUTIONS; ECOSAFE HEATING LTD TA ECOSAFE GROUP; ECSG LTD T/A SPECTRUM ELECTRICAL GROUP; ENERVEO; ENQUIN ENVIRONMENTAL; EUROPEAN ASBESTOS SERVICES; EVANSHEATING & PLUMBING; EX2 GROUP; FIFIELDS; FIFIELDS PS LTD (TRADING AS FTC; FIR CONSTRUCTION; FIRE ALERT; FIRST CLASS INDEPENDENT LIVING; FLOORING MATTERS SW; FLUX SEWER; FULLSTOP FIRE & SECURITY; G & L CONSULTANCY; GILPIN DEMOLITION GROUP; GLANVILLE CLEANSING LTD T/A GLANVILLE ENVIRONMENTAL; GS CATERING EQUIPMENT; GS ENGINEERING UK LIMITED (T/A GS GROUP; GWELLA CONTRACTING SERVICES; HARAYES; HARRIS BROS AND COLLARD; HATCHPLAN LTD T/AS EXJET SERVICES; HAVILLS EXHIBITIONS; HEAT RADIATION; HONEYFIELD PROPERTY SERVICES; I J CANNINGS & SON; I-CIVILS; IAN WILLIAMS; IDVERDE; IMEC SW; INTEGRATED WATER SERVICES; INTOHEAT BUILDING SERVICES; ISCA DECORATING; J N BUILDING SERVICES; J T GREAVES; J. BAILEY AND SONS; JAAM DESIGN; JACKSON LIFT SERVICES; JAMES ELECTRICS CONTRACTING; JENKINSON POTTS CONSTRUCTION; JNE CONSTRUCTION; JOHN FRENCH; JTT CONTRACTING; JWPM BUILDING & MAINTENANCE; KALISI CONSTRUCTION; KENNFORD TARMACADAM; KHTE BUILDING SERVICES; KILBRIDE ROOFING; KK CONTROLS & EQUIPMENT; LABOUR FORCE DIRECT; LANCER SCOTT CONSTRUCTION; LANES GROUP; LJ DEVELOPMENTS (SOUTH WEST; LORNE STEWART; LUNA ELECTRICAL SERVICES; M & E ALARMS (BARNSTAPLE; M & J GROUP (CONSTRUCTION & ROOFING; M W BENNEY; MACWHIRTER WESTERN; MARKS BUILDING SERVICES T/A MBS BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE; MD BUILDING SERVICES; MELHUISH & SAUNDERS; MERCURY CONSTRUCTION (SOUTH WEST; METRO ROD; MILDREN CONSTRUCTION; MPS GLASS & WINDOW CENTRE; NEVADA CONSTRUCTION; NKS CONTRACTS; NORTH DEVON DECORATORS; OBEDAIR; OPTIMA ELECTRICAL SERVICES; OPTIMUM HEATING; ORONA; P & P LIFTS; PARKWORX; PD&CL BUILDING SERVICES; PEARCE CONSTRUCTION (BARNSTAPLE; PFG FABRICATION; QUBE CONSTRUCT; R K BELL PROJECTS; RADIATE PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICE; REF ELECTRICS; RESOLUTION INTERIORS; RG POOLS AND LEISURE; RICHARDHARDINGLTD; RICHCRAFT MAINTENANCE; RM BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS; ROLLALONG; SAFE WORKING LIFTS; SAM GILPIN DEMOLITION; SENTINEL GAS SYSTEMS; SETPOINT SOLUTIONS; SEVERNSIDE SECURITY; SHERWOODS SW; SHIELD ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES; SJM SOUTH WEST; SKINNER CONSTRUCTION; SOMERSET GAS; SOMERSET LANDSCAPES; SOUTH WEST BUILDING SOLUTIONS; SOUTHWEST MASTIC ASPHALTE; SPANSEC SECURITY; STAFFORD AND COOMBER; STANBURY RURAL SERVICES; STORMFORCE ROOFING & MAINTENANCE; SWD LTD TA S&D SERVICES; SWITCHED LIVE ELECTRICAL; T&C ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS; TAMAR SECURITY; TCI (GB; TCLARKE; TEC CONSTRUCTION (HOLDINGS; TILBURY DOUGLAS CONSTRUCTION; TILBURY DOUGLAS ENGINEERING; TK PLAY; TOPAN GROUP; TOTAL ALUMINIUM SYSTEMS; UK PROPERTY SERVICE; VENTRO; W E PHILLIPS & SONS; WBM GROUNDWORKS; WEAVER DEMOLITION; WEMCO; WESTCOUNTRY FIRE PROTECTION; WESTCOUNTRY MAINTENANCE SERVICES; WESTERN FABRICATIONS; WESTERN LIGHTNING; WRING GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2025 at 16:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b16cb019-a4c0-4665-b18b-27f630390766
- 29 Jan 2025 at 17:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/864852f9-3405-4c9c-b0ca-66e246dff19d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b16cb019-a4c0-4665-b18b-27f630390766
  30th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/864852f9-3405-4c9c-b0ca-66e246dff19d
  29th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
  To access the Application Pack, please use Pro Contract using the link below
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=f2448ed4-95dc-ef11-8133-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
  Link to the Business opportunity advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.devon.gov.uk
- https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=gzehjWjLP0S7S5l_d_1b-9hjx28RpvxAptIBOgU_APNUM0c3T0VPUVkyTUdZNVE3RDJPM0lDWUdaMi4u

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