Award

DSTPN

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

17 Nov 2025 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Somerset Council, focuses on providing Community Learning (CL) Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) services. The contract was granted to the Dorset & Somerset Training Provider Network (DSTPN) through a direct procurement method without competition, under a low-value quotation procedure. This service, under the industry category of Education and Training, is delivered in the UK West Country region, specifically in the areas under the UKK23 and UKK25 postal regions. The process was in the award stage with the contract marked as complete on 17th November 2025. The service contract commenced on 1st August 2025 and is set to conclude on 24th January 2026, with a total contract value of £60,000 gross.

This contract offers expansive opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services. Enterprises that can provide career advice and guidance capabilities would particularly benefit, especially those looking to expand their service offerings within Somerset and Dorset. Companies that are efficient in delivering educational services on a relatively smaller scale, considering this is a sub-central government project with a focus on community learning, would find this market opportunity appealing. The direct procurement approach suggests an emphasis on quick mobilization and delivery, ideal for businesses adept in swift project deployment.

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Notice Title

DSTPN

Notice Description

The Councils Community Learning (CL) Careers Education, Information Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) service is currently delivered by an externally contracted delivery partner, Dorset and Somerset Training Provider Network (DSTPN) and was secured through a low value quotation exercise for an initial period of 4 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e22a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074264-2025
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 24 Jan 2026 1-6 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

DORSET & SOMERSET TRAINING PROVIDER NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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