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title: "Driver training for members of the public"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059db8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-19"
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# Driver training for members of the public

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059db8

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by Somerset Council, focusing on the provision of driver training services for the public under the title "Driver training for members of the public." This initiative, classified under services in the adult and other education and training sector, was executed in the Taunton area, with specific delivery in the UKK2 region of the United Kingdom. The process had reached the award stage as of 19th September 2025, with the contract already commenced on 18th August 2025 and set to conclude on 31st March 2026. This procurement was carried out using a direct method below the competition threshold, deemed appropriate under UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents promising opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those specialising in educational and training services, like Yeovil Driver Training, the awarded supplier. As the procurement bypasses competitive bidding, it allows qualified SMEs to engage directly with public authorities, enhancing their market presence and potential for growth. The contractual value, grossing £72,000, represents a substantial engagement that could support business expansion efforts while contributing positively to local employment and skill development.

## Notice

driver training provision as a user choice contract using DfE funding

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057929-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | YEOVIL DRIVER TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2025 at 06:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057929-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057929-2025
  19th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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