---
title: "Dfe Funded Skills training Pathway B"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059fbf"
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published: "2025-09-23"
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# Dfe Funded Skills training Pathway B

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

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Somerset Council focuses on the provision of skills training, funded by the Department for Education. The contract, titled "DfE Funded Skills Training Pathway B," is classified under adult education and training services, with its delivery location centred in the United Kingdom (region UKK2). This process reached the award stage, with Ellisons Commercial Training being the chosen supplier. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically a below-threshold process without competition. The contract commenced on 1st June 2025 and will run until 31st March 2026, with a gross value of £119,880.

This tender represents a significant opportunity, particularly for businesses within the education and training services sector. Companies specialising in adult education and possessing relevant accreditations can leverage this contract for business growth by aligning their services with government priorities. The absence of competitive bidding in the procurement process suggests that organisations capable of working within direct award frameworks, particularly those with substantial experience dealing with sub-central government bodies, would have an advantage in similar future opportunities. Somerset Council's emphasis on skills training positions them as a potential partner for businesses looking to expand their public sector engagements.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058731-2025 |
| 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 07:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058731-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058731-2025
  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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