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DfE funded skills training Lived Exp Expert

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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25 Sep 2025 at 19:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Somerset Council for a contract titled "DfE funded skills training Lived Exp Expert". This falls under the industry category of services, specifically targeting adult and other education services, as well as training services. Located in Taunton, within the United Kingdom, the procurement has reached the award and contract stage as of 25 September 2025. The procurement method employed was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition, and the contract was awarded to Autism Community Network. The contractual period runs from 1 July 2025 to 31 March 2026, with the contract having been signed on 30 June 2025. The total contract value is £42,346 gross.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training services industry, particularly those capable of providing specialised skills development. Organisations focusing on adult education and vocational training, especially those with experience in working with communities, would be well-suited to this type of contract. As the procurement process was finalised through direct negotiation with a single supplier, large-scale educational service providers may find similar opportunities to forge direct relationships with governmental bodies for future tenders.

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Notice Title

DfE funded skills training Lived Exp Expert

Notice Description

DfE funded user choice contract W6 ACN Lived Exp Expert C3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a29d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059910-2025
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
£35,288 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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