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DfE funded Skills training Thera Land Prac

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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26 Sep 2025 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has completed a public procurement process titled "DfE funded Skills training Thera Land Prac," under the industry's services category, specifically focusing on adult and other education services, as well as training services. The contract, initiated on 5th August 2025 and scheduled to conclude by 31st March 2026, is part of the Council's efforts to enhance skills training in the UK South West region (registered as UKK2). The procurement used a direct method described as "Below threshold - without competition," and the award stage has been completed with the contract being signed on 4th August 2025.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those capable of delivering adult education in the UK South West region. The successful award to ARK at Egwood, a large-scale supplier also recognised for its social value contributions, underscores that businesses with similar profiles and capabilities could find growth potential by engaging in government contracts. Companies, particularly large organisations or those providing innovative training solutions, can benefit from such opportunities by enhancing their portfolio and market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Title

DfE funded Skills training Thera Land Prac

Notice Description

DfE funded Skills training User Choice contract - W6 ARK Thera Land Pract C1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a2e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060018-2025
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
£43,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 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

ARK AT EGWOOD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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