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26 Sep 2025 at 07:18

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council, a sub-central government authority located in Taunton, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the "DfE funded skills training HGV Pathway A" project. This direct procurement, conducted without competition below the threshold, falls under the services category, specifically adult and other education services, as well as training services. The contract was awarded to Ellisons Commercial Training, headquartered in Wellington, with an active award status as of 26th September 2025. The contract period spans from 1st May 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a gross value of £84,000. The relevant legal framework guiding this procurement was established by the UK Parliament in 2023 (referencing the UKPGA 2023/54).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in skills training and education, especially those specialising in HGV pathway training, to engage with public sector demand. By successfully delivering this contract, businesses can strengthen their reputation and potentially open channels for similar government-led initiatives. Firms that excel in providing tailored training solutions, particularly at a larger scale, are well-positioned to compete in such procurement processes. This contract could serve as a valuable case study, enhancing a company's portfolio and demonstrating its capability to fulfil government training requirements effectively.

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Notice Title

DfE funded skills training HGV Pathway A

Notice Description

DfE funded user choice contract for skills training HGV Pathway A

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a2a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059921-2025
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
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Postcode Area
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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