---
title: "DfE funded skills training W6 Pathway A"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059fc1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-23"
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# DfE funded skills training W6 Pathway A

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059fc1

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## Summary

This public procurement process involves Somerset Council, a sub-central government authority located in Taunton, United Kingdom. The contract, termed as "DfE funded skills training W6 Pathway A," falls under the services category, specifically in adult and other education services, and training services. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with the award being made on 23rd September 2025. The process employed a direct procurement method below the threshold, which did not require competitive tendering. The contract commenced on 1st June 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those specialising in adult education services. Large organisations like Ellisons Commercial Training, which secured the contract, demonstrate that this procurement is suitable for established companies with the capacity to deliver substantial and structured training programmes. Businesses with expertise in providing Department for Education (DfE) funded skills training could see significant growth through similar contracts, given their focused requirement and direct award method that favours proven track records and reliability.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058734-2025 |
| 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 07:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058734-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058734-2025
  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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