---
title: "Avishayes SEN Base - External works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c17f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-01"
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# Avishayes SEN Base - External works

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c17f

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## Summary

Somerset Council recently concluded a procurement process for the Avishayes SEN Base - External works project, which involves the creation of a new SEN playground at a school in Taunton. Classified under the goods category, the procurement was aimed at acquiring park and playground equipment. The tender was conducted using a direct, below-threshold procurement method without competition, culminating in an award on 1st July 2026. The contract has been signed for the period from 23rd July to 30th September 2026, with a contract value of £54,508 net out of a gross amount of £65,409, highlighting its financial scope within the UKK23 region.

This procurement process presents business growth opportunities for companies in the playground equipment and construction industries, particularly those capable of delivering specialised educational facilities. SMEs like ABACUS CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, which successfully secured the contract, illustrate the types of businesses that would benefit. Their engagement in such projects could enhance reputation, expand client networks, and potentially lead to further subcontracting or partnership opportunities within the public procurement sector.

## Notice

Creation of new SEN playground in existing school playground including fencing and surfacing works and new play equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061834-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £54,508 |

## 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 | ABACUS CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 13:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061834-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061834-2026
  1st July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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