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Dfe Bootcamp training - Gen AI for business

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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21 Sep 2025 at 20:11

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has completed a direct procurement process for a service contract titled "DfE Bootcamp training - Gen AI for business" under the industry category of adult and other education services. The procurement process did not involve competition as it was below the threshold, with Yeovil College being awarded the contract. Located in the United Kingdom region UKK23, this contract is part of the council's efforts to provide Department for Education-funded training services. The contract was signed on 17th August 2025, and is active from 18th August 2025, with an end date of 31st March 2026. This initiative highlights Somerset Council's commitment to advancing business-oriented AI skills in the region.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing adult education and training services, particularly those specialising in emerging technological areas like Artificial Intelligence. Engaging with local training providers such as Yeovil College, which has the resources and expertise for large-scale educational services, emphasises the potential for impactful partnerships. Businesses with experience in delivering vocational and skill development programmes would find this type of procurement particularly beneficial for growth, allowing them to expand their service offerings and support regional workforce development initiatives.

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Notice Title

Dfe Bootcamp training - Gen AI for business

Notice Description

DfE funded bootcamp user choice training w6 YC Gen AI for Business C1 & 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059e94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058306-2025
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
£79,800 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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