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DfE funded Training PathwayD

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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23 Sep 2025 at 07:21

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has concluded a procurement process for a training contract titled "DfE funded Training PathwayD", which falls under the services category, specifically adult and other education services. The procurement, conducted without competition under a direct method below the threshold, pertains to public skills training in the region of UKK2, United Kingdom. The contract, awarded to Ellisons Commercial Training, commenced on 1st June 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026, with a total value of £97,500 gross. Formalised on 30th May 2025, the contract's status is active as of the latest update on 23rd September 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in educational and training services to engage with public sector entities, facilitating growth through government-funded initiatives. Companies with experience in delivering tailored adult education and comprehensive training services would find this contract suitively aligned with their capabilities. Participation in such procurements can not only bolster an organisation’s profile in public sector ventures but also provide a platform for demonstrating expertise and effectiveness in a highly impactful sector like education and training.

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Notice Title

DfE funded Training PathwayD

Notice Description

DfE funded user choice contract for public skills training - W6 ECT Pathway D C2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059fbc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058728-2025
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
£81,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 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

ELLISONS COMMERCIAL TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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