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DfE funded Skills bootcamp H&S L&M C2

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

26 Sep 2025 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council, a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for the "DfE funded Skills bootcamp H&S L&M C2," which falls under the adult and other education services and training services industry categories. The contract was awarded on 26th September 2025 after being directly procured without competition due to it being below the threshold. The service provider selected for this opportunity is Optimise Workplace Wellbeing Ltd. The contract, valued at a gross amount of £41,400, commenced on 1st July 2025 and is expected to end on 31st March 2026. The services are expected to be delivered in the UKK2 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents several opportunities for businesses specialising in adult education and workplace training services. Organisations with capabilities in providing tailored skills bootcamps stand to gain from taking part in similar future procurement processes. The engagement involves developing and delivering structured training programmes under the Department for Education's funding initiative. Large training enterprises, in particular, would be well-equipped to compete in such contracts, benefiting from the continuity and funding stability presented by government-backed educational projects.

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Notice Title

DfE funded Skills bootcamp H&S L&M C2

Notice Description

DfE funded skills bootcamp user choice contract W6 H&SC L&M C2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a391
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060303-2025
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
£34,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20254 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

OPTIMISE WORKPLACE WELLBEING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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