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DfE funded skills training HGV Pathway

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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26 Sep 2025 at 06:09

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has engaged in a procurement process titled "DfE funded skills training HGV Pathway," classified within the services industry. The project focuses on adult and other education services, particularly training services, with activities occurring in the UKK2 region in the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, below threshold, meaning no competition was involved. The tender process has culminated in a contract awarded to Ellisons Commercial Training, a large-scale company, with the contract period running from 1st May 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement stage is complete, with the award date being 26th September 2025 and the contract signed on 30th April 2025. This initiative operates under the legal framework set by the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those capable of providing skill pathways in heavy goods vehicle (HGV) operations. Companies like Ellisons Commercial Training are well-suited to secure such contracts due to their expertise and scalability in delivering training services. Businesses looking at entering or expanding in the education and training sector might consider familiarising themselves with similar opportunities, as local authorities like Somerset Council continue to invest in skills development initiatives that align with economic and employment priorities. Such contracts can be particularly advantageous for large-scale service providers aiming to enhance their portfolio and amplify their regional presence.

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Notice Title

DfE funded skills training HGV Pathway

Notice Description

DfE funded user choice contract HGV Pathway PCV

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a2a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059918-2025
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
£81,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 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

ELLISONS COMMERCIAL TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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