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DfE bootcamp training Lean Manu

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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21 Sep 2025 at 19:53

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has completed a public procurement process titled "DfE bootcamp training Lean Manu," in the services industry category. This procurement is located in the region of UKK23, specifically in Taunton, United Kingdom. The process involved a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition and progressed to the award stage. The contract was signed on 17th August 2025, with an active status running from 18th August 2025 to 28th February 2026. The contract's gross value is £84,000, and it pertains mainly to adult and other education services, aligning with the provision of Department for Education (DfE) funded bootcamp training services.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational services and training. As Somerset Council operates within the public authority sub-central government classification, the contracted services will enhance their educational offerings under DfE guidelines. The awarded supplier, Yeovil College, indicates that large-scale educational providers who can offer specialised training services would be well-suited to such opportunities, particularly those focused on adult education and lean manufacturing processes. Businesses with expertise in developing and delivering training programmes will find this a growth avenue to engage with public sector initiatives.

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Notice Title

DfE bootcamp training Lean Manu

Notice Description

DfE funded bootcamp user choice training W6 YC Lean Manuf C1 & C2 Waiver 1031

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059e91
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058303-2025
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
£70,000 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 - 28 Feb 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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