--- title: "Somerset Council LEVI Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0673ec" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0673ec" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0673ec.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0673ec.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-29" --- # Somerset Council LEVI Market Engagement Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0673ec [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0673ec) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0673ec.json) ## Summary Somerset Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Somerset Council LEVI Market Engagement," aimed at increasing chargepoint operator interest in Somerset. Although initially disrupted by the withdrawal of a preferred supplier, the council is engaging the market to gather insights that will influence future tender design. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically transport equipment and auxiliary products related to transportation. It involves a concession regime, with a contract period scheduled from 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2044, spanning various regions across the UK. Businesses interested in responding to the market engagement can do so via the provided Microsoft Form, with a deadline for responses extended to 15 May 2026. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in transport services and the provision of chargepoint operations. By participating, companies can potentially shape the specification and commercial model to better align with market demands, creating opportunities for long-term collaboration and investment. Suitable contenders include chargepoint operators, transport service providers, and entities specialising in transport-related auxiliary products. Engaging with this procurement process could pave the way for substantial business growth and an expanded footprint within the Somerset region and beyond, given its broad delivery addresses across the United Kingdom. ## Notice Following the withdrawal of our preferred supplier from the original LEVI tender request, the purpose of this market engagement is to understand the current level of chargepoint operator interest in Somerset. The information provided will inform our direction of travel and support our collaboration with LEVI to shape the future tender design, ensuring appropriate deliverability and a long-term solution for Somerset's residents. We are seeking further insight from chargepoint operators on commercial viability, delivery approaches and investment appetite, to help us determine whether our specification, commercial model or delivery strategy should be adjusted before we decide on our next steps. ### Planning Information If you would like to respond to this market engagement further details and questions are available via the following Microsoft Form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=BvYktXr3okqNov5wNDsMztJbPRMh0PlMkySvvGjcCOxURFZEVVpMT0RDN0M3TjI4TVg2OTkyN1gwWS4u Please note deadline for responses has been extended until 12.00noon, 15 May 2026 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039123-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Sep 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2044 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 29 Apr 2026 at 11:16 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039123-2026 - 26 Mar 2026 at 11:21 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027800-2026 - 25 Mar 2026 at 13:58 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027362-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039123-2026 29th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027800-2026 26th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027362-2026 25th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=BvYktXr3okqNov5wNDsMztJbPRMh0PlMkySvvGjcCOxURFZEVVpMT0RDN0M3TjI4TVg2OTkyN1gwWS4u - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.somerset.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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