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DfE funded skills training HGV Pathway B

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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25 Sep 2025 at 06:54

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Taunton, United Kingdom, has completed a contract under the tender titled "DfE funded skills training HGV Pathway B". The contracting process involves direct procurement below the threshold without competition and covers services within the industry categories of adult and other education services, and training services. The contract, awarded to LGS Transport, a large-scale supplier based in Frome, commenced on 31st May 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. The procurement process has already reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 30th April 2025. The total contract value amounts to £84,000, exclusive of gross amounts.

Opportunities for business growth from this tender arise particularly for companies in the education and training services sector. Businesses that can provide specialised skills training, especially in heavy goods vehicle (HGV) pathways, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, given the focus on skill enhancement funded by the Department for Education. The participation of LGS Transport highlights the potential for large enterprises with established training capabilities to secure such tenders. This contract highlights the demand for vocational training services with a government-backed initiative targeted at upskilling, providing a substantial growth avenue for training providers.

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Notice Title

DfE funded skills training HGV Pathway B

Notice Description

Dfe Funded user choice contract HGV Pathway B Cohort 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a193
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059473-2025
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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