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title: "DfE funded training ECT Pathway"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059fb8"
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# DfE funded training ECT Pathway

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059fb8

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## Summary

Somerset Council, based in Taunton, has completed the procurement process titled "DfE funded training ECT Pathway," categorized under the services industry, specifically focusing on adult and other education and training services. The procurement method employed was a direct approach without competition, as it was below the threshold. The process has culminated in the award of a contract to Ellisons Commercial Training. The contract, valued at £97,680 gross, commenced on 1st June 2025 and will run until 31st March 2026, covering the region of South West England, UKK2. Key dates include the project's signing on 30th May 2025 and the official notice publication on 23rd September 2025.

This procurement provides lucrative growth opportunities for businesses specializing in educational and training services. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive, high-quality training programmes, particularly those experienced in working with public sector clients or the Department for Education pathways, would find this tender beneficial. Large-scale enterprises with the capacity to meet the project's demands over a specified period are particularly well-suited to engage with similar contracts in the future. Engaging in such procurement processes not only provides financial gain but also enhances a company's portfolio within the public sector service delivery sphere.

## Notice

DfE funded User choice contract for public training W6 ECT Pathway PCV C3

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058724-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £81,400 |

## 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 | ELLISONS COMMERCIAL TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2025 at 07:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058724-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058724-2025
  23rd September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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