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DfE funded Bootcamp training Factory

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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22 Sep 2025 at 07:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Somerset Council, concerns the "DfE funded Bootcamp training Factory" project, aimed at delivering adult and other education services in the United Kingdom, specifically within the UKK23 region encompassing Taunton and Yeovil. The procurement, initiated as a direct method below the threshold and without competition, has reached the award stage with Yeovil College being the awarded supplier. The contract period commenced on 18th August 2025 and is set to end on 31st March 2026, with a gross value of £49,800.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those capable of delivering innovative solutions in adult education. Companies interested in expanding their footprints in the public sector training domain may find this type of contract beneficial. Organisations similar to Yeovil College, especially those large in scale and with prior experience in vocational training and educational services, would be well-positioned to compete in and deliver contracts of this nature.

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Notice Title

DfE funded Bootcamp training Factory

Notice Description

DfE funded bootcamp training user choice contract W6 YC Factory 4.0 C1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059e99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058311-2025
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
£41,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 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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