---
title: "DfE funded Training PathwayD"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059fbc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-23"
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# DfE funded Training PathwayD

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

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## Summary

Somerset Council has concluded a procurement process for a training contract titled "DfE funded Training PathwayD", which falls under the services category, specifically adult and other education services. The procurement, conducted without competition under a direct method below the threshold, pertains to public skills training in the region of UKK2, United Kingdom. The contract, awarded to Ellisons Commercial Training, commenced on 1st June 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026, with a total value of £97,500 gross. Formalised on 30th May 2025, the contract's status is active as of the latest update on 23rd September 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in educational and training services to engage with public sector entities, facilitating growth through government-funded initiatives. Companies with experience in delivering tailored adult education and comprehensive training services would find this contract suitively aligned with their capabilities. Participation in such procurements can not only bolster an organisation’s profile in public sector ventures but also provide a platform for demonstrating expertise and effectiveness in a highly impactful sector like education and training.

## Notice

DfE funded user choice contract for public skills training - W6 ECT Pathway D C2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058728-2025 |
| 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 | £81,250 |

## 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 07:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058728-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058728-2025
  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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