---
title: "DfE funded skills training ECT Pathway B"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059fbe"
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# DfE funded skills training ECT Pathway B

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

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## Summary

Somerset Council has engaged in a public procurement process culminating in awarding a contract titled "DfE funded skills training ECT Pathway B" to Ellisons Commercial Training. The tender falls within the services industry category, covering adult and other education services along with training services. The procurement, carried out under a direct method without competition due to being below the threshold, has been completed as of 23rd September 2025. The contract, valued at £99,900, was signed on 30th May 2025 and runs from 1st June 2025 until 31st March 2026. The training services will be provided in the UKK2 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those capable of delivering adult education and training programmes. Large-scale training providers with expertise in developing educational pathways will find such contracts particularly beneficial for expanding their portfolio and gaining recognition in the public education sector. Engaging with public authorities like Somerset Council can also pave the way for future collaborations and access to larger pools of public sector procurement projects.

## Notice

DfE funded user choice contract for public Skills training W6 ECT Pathway B -C3

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058730-2025 |
| 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 | £99,900 |

## 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 07:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058730-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058730-2025
  23rd 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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