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05 Aug 2026 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Social Skills training - transitions" project, spearheaded by Somerset Council, focuses on delivering targeted social skills interventions to young people aged 18-24 at risk of violence, particularly knife crime. The initiative is set within the health and social work services industry category and is located in Taunton, United Kingdom. This contract, which follows a direct procurement method under the "Below threshold - without competition" category, was awarded to STAND AGAINST VIOLENCE, with the contract period running from 1st August 2026 to 31st August 2026. The award marks the completion of the procurement process, reflecting Somerset Council's efforts to address social challenges through local partnerships.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in social work and intervention services that focus on young people and violence prevention. Companies similar to STAND AGAINST VIOLENCE, particularly those with expertise in delivering short-term social skills training, can find growth opportunities by aligning themselves with local councils seeking to address pressing social issues. Large-scale businesses, especially those in the non-profit sector with a focus on community engagement and youth services, are well-positioned to compete in future tenders of this nature, providing compelling business growth opportunities through government partnerships.

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Notice Title

Social Skills training - transitions

Notice Description

targeted social skills interventions to young people aged 18-24, who are at risk of violence, in particular knife crime. A commissioned provider will work closely with young people identified through multi-agency discussion who do not have support in place and would benefit from a short-term intervention.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dceb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074400-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 30 days
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
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

STAND AGAINST VIOLENCE

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