---
title: "Hire of Count Vene"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06560a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-17"
---

# Hire of Count Vene

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06560a

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## Summary

Somerset Council has completed a procurement process for the hire of a venue to be used for the combined elections in May 2027. This procurement falls under the services category and includes miscellaneous services as per CPV classification. The venue is located in the United Kingdom within the UKK23 region. The process was conducted through a direct procurement method classified as below threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 16 February 2026 and became active on 17 February 2026, with the contract period ending on 2 June 2027. The contracting process was initiated as a tender and is in the award stage.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the services sector, particularly those with capabilities in event management, venue provision, and related support services. Given that the procurement was executed without competition, businesses capable of offering competitive services within budget constraints can look to engage in similar opportunities. Large enterprises like Bath and West Enterprises Ltd, which successfully secured this contract, illustrate that entities with established infrastructure and service portfolios are well-positioned for growth through public sector contracts like this one.

## Notice

Hire of Count Venue for May 2027 combined elections

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014320-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2026 - 2 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | BATH AND WEST ENTERPRISES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 13:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014320-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014320-2026
  17th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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