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DfE funded skills bootcamp H&S L&M C4

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

26 Sep 2025 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process in question is spearheaded by Somerset Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Taunton, UK. The tender, titled "DfE funded skills bootcamp H&S L&M C4," falls under the services category, specifically adult and other education services and training services, with a regional focus on UKK2. This process is currently at the award stage, having been completed on 26th September 2025, with a contract that commenced on 1st July 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined process likely intended for specific pre-determined suppliers.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for businesses in the education and training sectors, especially those specialising in skills development and bootcamp-style programmes. Companies that can offer expertise in health and safety, leadership, and management training would find this contract particularly relevant. While it was directly awarded to Optimise Workplace Wellbeing Ltd, businesses with similar capabilities could benefit from understanding such contracts as they become available in the future, preparing themselves to be more competitive or exploring subcontracting opportunities if larger contracts arise from Somerset Council. Enterprises looking to establish themselves within public sector contracts may find that building relationships and understanding the nuances of direct awards in the education services sector could yield lucrative opportunities.

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Notice Title

DfE funded skills bootcamp H&S L&M C4

Notice Description

DfE funded skills bootcamp user choice contract H&S L&M C4

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a395
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060309-2025
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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