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DfE funded skills training Facilitator

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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25 Sep 2025 at 19:35

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has completed a procurement process for a DfE funded skills training facilitator, designated under procurement ID C1000678. This procurement, categorised under the adult and other education services industry, aimed to engage services to support training initiatives. The process was managed as a direct procurement below threshold without competition, resulting in a contract that started on 1st July 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. The primary location for the service is within the UKK2 region of the United Kingdom, with the Autism Community Network being awarded the contract on 30th June 2025, marking the transition from the tender to the award stage.

This procurement provides significant business opportunities within the educational and training services sector, particularly for organisations capable of delivering specialised training programmes. Companies such as large service providers, or those with a focus on adult education and vocational training, would be well-positioned to compete in such tenders. The contract's focus on skills development aligns with businesses aiming to expand their presence in the educational sector and those with the capability to meet the specific requirements of public authorities like Somerset Council. Given the contract's size and scope, it allows for strategic growth through engagement with local government projects.

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Notice Title

DfE funded skills training Facilitator

Notice Description

Dfe funded user choice contract W6 ACN Facilitator C1 & 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a29b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059908-2025
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
£70,576 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 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

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

AUTISM COMMUNITY NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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