---
title: "Security of Penlea House"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069aee"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-18"
---

# Security of Penlea House

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069aee

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## Summary

This document outlines a public procurement process conducted by Somerset Council for the security services of Penlea House in Taunton, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focused on security, and adheres to the UK Central Government legislation of 2023. The procurement method was direct and completed without competition due to its below-threshold status. The contract was awarded to BAUWATCH (UK) LIMITED, with the contract period running from 13th May to 17th June 2026 and a total contract value of £40,000. The current status of the procurement process is complete, and the contract has been active since 12th May 2026.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies specialising in security services. Firms with experience in providing security solutions, particularly in government or public sector settings, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. By participating in such procured contracts, businesses have the opportunity to enhance their profiles and potentially secure future contracts with public authorities. This procurement by a sub-central public authority underscores the demand for reliable security services, which can be leveraged by large security firms to advance their market presence in the UK.

## Notice

To continue with current security provision of Penlea House

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045334-2026 |
| 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 | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2026 - 17 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,000 |

## 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 | BAUWATCH (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 12:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045334-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045334-2026
  18th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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