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DfE funded Skills training CCAQ

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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24 Sep 2025 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

This document details a procurement process carried out by Somerset Council, located in Taunton, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "DfE funded Skills training CCAQ," falls within the services category, specifically focusing on adult and other education services as well as training services. The procurement method was direct, classified as below threshold without competition, and is in the Award stage, with the award date recorded as 24th September 2025. The contract, awarded to Train Talent Ltd, is active from 1st June 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a gross value of £75,600. The project is based in the region of UKK2, and the buying organisation's contact is commercialandprocurement@somerset.gov.uk.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services. Companies capable of providing adult education and skills training, particularly those with expertise or interest in Department for Education (DfE) funded projects, could greatly benefit from such contracts. As the tender was awarded through a direct procurement method, businesses that focus on establishing strong relationships with local government bodies and have a proven track record could find themselves well-suited to securing similar opportunities. Large-scale enterprises such as Train Talent Ltd, which was chosen as the supplier, highlight the potential for significant growth and sustained profitability in this sector.

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Notice Title

DfE funded Skills training CCAQ

Notice Description

DfE funded user choice contract for skills training - W6 TT CCAQ C1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a0cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059146-2025
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
£63,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 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

TRAIN TALENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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