---
title: "Urgent works to construct SEN base external areas"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dcde"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-08-05"
---

# Urgent works to construct SEN base external areas

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

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## Summary

Somerset Council has completed a procurement process for urgent works to construct external areas for a new Special Educational Needs base at Lyngford Park School, located in the Taunton region, UKK23. This contract was part of a direct procurement method below the threshold, meaning it was awarded without competition. The public authority, Somerset Council, initiated the tender, which was categorised under 'works' in the education and research construction sector. The contract, worth £39,468 net, was awarded to ABACUS CONSTRUCTION LIMITED and became active on 5 August 2026, with the project scheduled to commence on 17 August 2026 and complete by 25 September 2026. The official contract notice was published in August 2026.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses with substantial expertise in educational infrastructure construction, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like ABACUS CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, which successfully secured the contract. It highlights the growing demand for specialised construction services in the educational sector, providing potential for business growth in this niche market. Companies that can offer quality construction services and adhere to the specific requirements of public authorities, such as project timeliness and compliance with educational guidelines, may find these types of tenders advantageous for establishing and expanding their presence in the public sector market.

## Notice

To construct external areas for new SEN base at Lyngford Park School

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074380-2026 |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Aug 2026 - 25 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £39,468 |

## 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

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 15:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074380-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074380-2026
  5th August 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/

## Provenance

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