---
title: "Internal refurbishment works for new SEN Base at Willow Down School"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c629"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-08"
---

# Internal refurbishment works for new SEN Base at Willow Down School

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c629

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## Summary

Somerset Council has successfully completed the procurement process for internal refurbishment works to develop a new SEN (Special Education Needs) base at Willow Down School, located in Taunton, within the UKK23 region. The procurement was conducted using a direct method below the threshold, without competition. J. BAILEY & SONS LIMITED, an SME based in Shepton Mallet, was awarded the contract, with significant dates being the contract signature on 8th July 2026 and the contract period from 27th July to 11th September 2026. The overarching industry category is works, specifically primary school construction work.

This contract presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in school refurbishment and construction projects. Given its nature, SMEs with experience in educational facility upgrades, particularly those with capabilities in renovating spaces for special needs education, would find this kind of procurement process beneficial for business growth. Contracts like this one, involving public authorities, can enhance the reputation and portfolio of companies like J. BAILEY & SONS LIMITED, promoting further opportunities in the public sector.

## Notice

To provide urgent internal works upgrades to provide new SEN base at Willow Down School

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064112-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2026 - 11 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,939 |

## 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 | J. BAILEY & SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214210 - Primary school construction work

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 10:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064112-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064112-2026
  8th July 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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