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Dfe Funded bootcamp training AI Dev Coding

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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22 Sep 2025 at 08:27

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has awarded a contract titled "Dfe Funded bootcamp training AI Dev Coding" to Yeovil College. This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically focusing on adult and other education and training services. The location of this initiative is in the UKK2 region, United Kingdom. The procurement method was direct and below the threshold, meaning it was executed without competition. The relevant contract commenced on 18th August 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with the agreement having been signed on 17th August 2025. Currently, the contract is active, marking the award stage of the procurement process as complete.

This initiative presents business growth opportunities particularly for educational institutions specialising in AI development and coding bootcamps. By collaborating on this venture, businesses can leverage government funding to extend their service offerings in the education sector. Large-scale organisations like Yeovil College are well-suited to compete due to their capacity to deliver extensive training programmes. This contract highlights a strategic chance for institutions aiming to expand their involvement in publicly funded educational projects, potentially leading to further collaboration with public authorities.

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Notice Title

Dfe Funded bootcamp training AI Dev Coding

Notice Description

Dfe funded User choice bootcamp training W6 YC AI Dev Coding C1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ead
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058340-2025
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
£40,000 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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