---
title: "Polden Bower"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b824"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-18"
---

# Polden Bower

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b824

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Somerset Council has reached the award stage for the contract titled "Polden Bower Design Services." Located in Taunton, this procurement falls under the industry category of design consultancy services. The contract was awarded on 11th June 2026, with the service period commencing on 12th June 2026 and concluding on 28th April 2028. This tender, conducted via a direct procurement method, was classified as below threshold and executed without competition. The tender intends to procure design services within the region of UKK23 in the United Kingdom, with Somerset Council acting as the contracting authority.

The "Polden Bower Design Services" contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in design consultancy, particularly those capable of providing expert services tailored to specific regional needs. Since the process utilized a direct award method, businesses with existing strong relationships and proven track records with Somerset Council or similar sub-central government bodies may find this type of procurement particularly profitable. Large-scale enterprises, like REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED, which has been actively awarded in this instance, will likely thrive under such procurement conditions, though small to medium enterprises with niche expertise may also find opportunities to contribute to similar future projects.

## Notice

Design Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057598-2026 |
| 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 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Jun 2026 - 28 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,000 |

## 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 | REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 13:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057598-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057598-2026
  18th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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