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Award

31 Jul 2026 at 17:38

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has conducted a procurement process titled "W7 - YC - Factory 4.0, to reskill or upskill learners" focused on delivering Skills Bootcamps within Somerset and Dorset. This process falls under the "Education and training services" industry category and is a part of the broader initiative funded by the Department for Education. The procurement stage has moved to award, with the contract officially awarded on 31st July 2026 to Yeovil College. It was carried out through a direct method, below threshold without competition. The contract will commence on 3rd August 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2027, with Taunton, Somerset, and Yeovil, Dorset being the key locations involved.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for educational institutions and training providers specialising in skills development and training services. Organisations looking to expand their services in the South West of England might find this sector particularly conducive for growth. Yeovil College, already a successful bidder, exemplifies entities with the necessary infrastructure, resource capacity, and expertise to successfully undertake this type of contract. The focus on skill development offers growth potential for businesses aiming to enhance their capabilities in delivering educational services in line with regional and national skill development programmes.

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Notice Title

W7 - YC - Factory 4.0, to reskill or upskill learners

Notice Description

Skills Bootcamps Delivery Agreements for training providers to delivery Skills Bootcamps within Somerset and Dorset as per the DfE grant funding agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d95f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072935-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
£37,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

YEOVIL COLLEGE

Further Information

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