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DfE Boot camp training Thales

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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21 Sep 2025 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has completed a direct procurement for "DfE Boot camp training Thales", focusing on adult education and training services within the UKK23 region of Taunton, United Kingdom. The procurement process was executed without competition below the threshold, resulting in an active award. The contract, starting on 18 August 2025 and ending on 31 March 2026, was signed on 17 August 2025, with a gross value of £72,000. The contract notice was published on 21 September 2025, indicating the successful completion of the procurement stage.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in adult education and training services. Large businesses such as Yeovil College, designated as the supplier, are ideally positioned to compete in such procurements, especially those offering specialised boot camp training services. The direct procurement method suggests potential collaborations or subcontracting opportunities within the educational services industry for businesses interested in expanding their market reach in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

DfE Boot camp training Thales

Notice Description

Boot camp training for public - user choice contract W6 YC L&M Thales Cs&3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059e8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058299-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialandprocurement@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YEOVIL COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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