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title: "Provision of Training - Skill Up Springboard"
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# Provision of Training - Skill Up Springboard

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd76b153-07ac-465f-bd1a-efc1a0ec1fc3

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Provision of Training - Skill Up Springboard" is being led by Somerset County Council in the United Kingdom, specifically located in Taunton. This project, which falls within the vocational training services category, has a total contract value of £237,998.50 and adheres to an open procurement method. The contract period is set to commence from 26th October 2021 and will conclude on 30th June 2023, while the tender deadline ended on 12th July 2021. This initiative arose from a successful application to the European Social Fund to support the Somerset Skills for Growth Project.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on vocational training services, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the tender explicitly encourages their participation. Companies specialising in accredited training and educational services, especially those offering training at various levels (excluding basic skills), would be well-positioned to compete. Collaboration with local educational institutions may also provide a competitive advantage in meeting the contract requirements set by Somerset County Council.

## Notice

Following a successful application to the European Social Fund, Somerset County Council has secured PS2,078,053 of European Social Fund (ESF) investment to deliver the Somerset Skills for Growth Project. The Council is now seeking to procure and appoint suitably qualified suppliers to deliver the outputs and results specified within the Somerset Skills for Growth Grant Funding Agreement. 'Skill Up Springboard' will offer units at any accredited level, excluding basic skills. Accredited units applicable to this tender can be found on the following site https://register.ofqual.gov.uk/ The Authority is conducting this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This tender opportunity falls within Schedule 3 of the Regulations (Social and Other Specific Services) and below the Light Touch Regime threshold. Whilst this means that this Tender is exempt from EU procurement rules, it will be run in accordance with the EU Treaty principles of transparency, non-discrimination, equal treatment, mutual recognition, and proportionality.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eef3a323-074a-4bc2-b59a-bc0652e98c2d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Oct 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £237,998 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £237,998 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ASPIRE TRAINING TEAM; BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE; HAIR ACADEMY SOUTH WEST; SOMERSET BUSINESS AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80530000 - Vocational training services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2021 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eef3a323-074a-4bc2-b59a-bc0652e98c2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eef3a323-074a-4bc2-b59a-bc0652e98c2d
  28th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=047320b7-ffc8-eb11-810c-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://register.ofqual.gov.uk/
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

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