Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be6-a9fc-704d-87db-8b240642edea/bailiff-services [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Bailiff Services [Taunton Town Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/taunton-town-council) Estimated value £72,000 Published 5 Aug 2026 Deadline Closed 23 Sept 2026 ## Who can bid - Open to suppliers based in Somerset The buyer has limited bidding to suppliers with substantive operations in this area. [PPN 005: reserving by supplier location](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ppn-005-reserving-below-threshold-procurements/ppn-005-guide-to-reserving-below-threshold-html) - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender Taunton Town Council manages parks, open spaces, recreation grounds and public assets across Taunton. From time to time these sites experience unauthorised encampments and traveller incursions, which may restrict public access, create safety and environmental issues, cause damage to land or infrastructure, and generate operational and reputational impacts. TTC is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced enforcement provider to deliver a responsive, professional and legally compliant traveller incursion management service. The successful contractor will be expected to work closely with TTC officers, Avon and Somerset Police, Somerset Council, legal representatives and other relevant agencies to secure the timely and lawful removal of unauthorised encampments while maintaining appropriate engagement, community relations and staff safety. - Scope of Services 2.1 Reactive Response - 24/7 response capability, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. - Attendance at TTC sites following notification of an incursion. - Initial site assessment, including immediate risks, access issues, site vulnerability and operational impact. - Signposting to relevant agencies for Welfare checks. - Gathering evidential information, including photographs, vehicle details and site condition records. - Advice to TTC officers on available enforcement routes and likely timescales. - Provision of eviction and enforcement services when instructed by TTC. 2.2 Enforcement Services - Service of notices and associated documentation. - Use of common law and/or statutory processes, as appropriate and legally advised. - Liaison with legal representatives where court action is required. - Attendance during enforcement activity. - Provision of post-eviction reports, including lessons learned and prevention advice. 2.3 Advisory and Preventative Services - Recommendations on site hardening measures such as barriers, bollards, gates and security enhancements. - Periodic review meetings to consider incident trends, response performance and preventative measures. 2.4 Reporting Requirements - Initial incident update within four hours of attendance. - Eviction outcome report following resolution. 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