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Dfe Funded skills training HGV Pathway PCV

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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25 Sep 2025 at 07:23

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was conducted by Somerset Council for a project titled "DfE Funded skills training HGV Pathway PCV," classified under the services category with a focus on adult and other education services and training services. This directly awarded contract, bypassing competition due to its below-threshold value, was concluded on 25th September 2025. The services are to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom, under a contract that commenced on 31st May 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. The contract involves a financial commitment with a gross value of £119,997. The contract's legal basis is outlined under the UKPGA 2023 legislation.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the provision of training services, specifically targeting the heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and passenger carrying vehicle (PCV) sectors. It is particularly suitable for large-scale training providers, such as LGS Transport, which has been selected as the supplier. The contract can foster growth within businesses by expanding their service offerings within publicly funded training initiatives and enhancing their visibility in governmental contracts. Businesses with capabilities in adult education and vocational training will find such opportunities advantageous for their expansion and portfolio diversification.

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Notice Title

Dfe Funded skills training HGV Pathway PCV

Notice Description

HfE funded user choice contract for training HGV Pathway PCV

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a198
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059481-2025
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
£99,164 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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