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DfE bootcamp skills training App of IT

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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22 Sep 2025 at 19:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Somerset Council, located in Taunton, has recently concluded, resulting in the award of a contract for "DfE bootcamp skills training App of IT". This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically involving adult and other education or training services. The procurement method applied was direct and below the threshold, not requiring competition. The contract was signed on 30th June 2025 and is set to run from 1st July 2025 until 31st March 2026, with the value of the contract amounting to £79,800. The awarded supplier is Yeovil College, a large educational institution based in Yeovil, UK.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the educational and training services sector, especially those specialising in adult education, to explore potential collaboration or service provision avenues with the institute. Companies capable of delivering IT training and skills development programmes tailored to bootcamp formats would find similar opportunities highly suitable. Although the procurement method was direct, understanding such publicly funded opportunities can position similar organisations for future participation in educational contracts facilitated by public authorities like Somerset Council.

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Notice Title

DfE bootcamp skills training App of IT

Notice Description

DfE Skills bootcamp user choice contract W6 YC app of IT for Bus C6 & 7

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059fac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058710-2025
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
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 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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