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DfE funded skills contract Dorset Sales

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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29 Sep 2025 at 08:00

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council is the buying organisation for the completed procurement process titled "DfE funded skills contract Dorset Sales." This contract is classified under the services industry category, specifically focusing on adult and other education services, as well as training services. The procurement method used was direct, and it was carried out below threshold without competition. The contract commenced on 18th August 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2026. This process was conducted in the region of UKK2, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations involved in providing educational and training services, particularly those capable of handling government-funded projects. Large businesses, like The Skills and Business Hub/The Growth Academy, which won the contract, exemplify the type of entity well-suited for such procurement due to their capacity to deliver extensive educational services. Engaging in this sector could present growth potential by expanding service offerings and collaborating on government initiatives aimed at enhancing workforce skills.

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Notice Title

DfE funded skills contract Dorset Sales

Notice Description

DfE funded skills training user choice contract W6 TGA Dorset Sales c1 & 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a3a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060344-2025
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
£93,548 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 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

THE SKILLS AND BUSINESS HUB/THE GROWTH ACADEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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