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DfE funded skills training W6 Pathway A

Somerset Council

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23 Sep 2025 at 08:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves Somerset Council, a sub-central government authority located in Taunton, United Kingdom. The contract, termed as "DfE funded skills training W6 Pathway A," falls under the services category, specifically in adult and other education services, and training services. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with the award being made on 23rd September 2025. The process employed a direct procurement method below the threshold, which did not require competitive tendering. The contract commenced on 1st June 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those specialising in adult education services. Large organisations like Ellisons Commercial Training, which secured the contract, demonstrate that this procurement is suitable for established companies with the capacity to deliver substantial and structured training programmes. Businesses with expertise in providing Department for Education (DfE) funded skills training could see significant growth through similar contracts, given their focused requirement and direct award method that favours proven track records and reliability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DfE funded skills training W6 Pathway A

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059fc1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058734-2025
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
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Somerset Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Postcode Area
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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