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DfE funded skills training HGVPathway B

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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25 Sep 2025 at 06:45

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council, a sub-central public authority in the UK, has concluded a procurement process titled "DfE funded skills training HGVPathway B". This tender falls under the industry category of services, focusing on adult and other education services as well as training services. Located in Taunton, the procurement reached the contract award stage, with the contract being awarded to LGS Transport on 30th April 2025. The procurement method was direct, without competition, as the value was below the threshold. The service contract, active from 31st May 2025 to 31st March 2026, is valued at £84,000, offering educational training opportunities specifically related to HGV pathways, funded by the Department for Education.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in training and education services, particularly those experienced in transport sector training. It is especially suited for large enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive services in the specified region of UKK2, United Kingdom. This contract represents a chance to contribute to skill development in the logistics industry, aligning with workforce expansion efforts and industry growth facilitated through government-backed initiatives. Businesses with a strong track record in similar educational services would benefit from competing for such contracts, enhancing their portfolio and sector expertise.

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Notice Title

DfE funded skills training HGVPathway B

Notice Description

DfE funded User choice contract HGV pathway B cohort 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a191
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059471-2025
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
£84,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 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

LGS TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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