---
title: "CfE funded Skills training ECT Pathway a"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059fc0"
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buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-23"
---

# CfE funded Skills training ECT Pathway a

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059fc0

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## Summary

Somerset Council has undertaken a procurement process for the "CfE funded Skills training ECT Pathway a" under the services industry category, focusing on education and training services. This procurement initiative, located in Taunton, United Kingdom, has progressed to the award stage, with a contract in place from 1 June 2025 to 31 March 2026. The process utilised a direct procurement method, conducted below threshold and without competition, and concluded with the contract being signed on 30 May 2025. The total contract value is £84,000, with a gross amount of £70,000.

This contract creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in adult education and training services, specifically those capable of providing comprehensive skills training. Large-scale training providers like Ellisons Commercial Training, who have already been awarded the contract, demonstrate the type of organisation well-suited for such tenders. Companies with existing expertise in the education sector, particularly in tailored skills training pathways, may find similar opportunities advantageous to expand their business operations and enhance their market presence in this region.

## Notice

DfE funded user choice public skills training contract W6 ECT Pathway A - C3

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058732-2025 |
| 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 | £70,000 |

## 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 | 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 07:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058732-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058732-2025
  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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