---
title: "Volunteer Management System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06864c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-20"
---

# Volunteer Management System

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06864c

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## Summary

Somerset Council is facilitating a procurement process to assemble a Volunteer Management System, categorised under the industry of software packages and information systems. This procurement process is situated in Taunton, United Kingdom, specifically in the region UKK23. The contract stage has advanced to the award phase as of 20 April 2026, with Access UK Limited selected as the supplier. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 September 2026 and will continue until 31 August 2029, with the potential for extensions up to 31 August 2031. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, below the threshold, without competition, allowing for agility in procurement.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in developing and delivering software solutions, particularly in volunteer management systems. Companies that specialise in information systems and software package delivery could find substantial collaborative potential with local governments through such contracts. The procurement by Somerset Council highlights a targeted approach to streamline volunteer management processes, offering a unique opportunity for businesses capable of delivering customisable and efficient system solutions for public sector entities. Access UK Limited's involvement signals that large-scale providers in software packages are well-suited to compete in this segment.

## Notice

Assemble volunteer management system

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035622-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £71,500 |

## 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 | ACCESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 12:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035622-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035622-2026
  20th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.theaccessgroup.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.somerset.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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