---
title: "DfE funded skills training Pathway PCV"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059fc6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-23"
---

# DfE funded skills training Pathway PCV

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059fc6

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## Summary

Somerset Council has concluded a public procurement process titled "DfE funded skills training Pathway PCV," focusing on services within the adult and other education and training industry categories. This procurement, classified under sub-central government, is located in the UKK23 region, specifically Taunton, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is in the Award phase, with the process completed by September 2025. The contract, awarded via the direct method below threshold without competition, began on 1st June 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. The total gross value of the contract amounts to £97,680, with net allocation at £81,400.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those adept at skills training aligned with the Department for Education's funded pathways. Large enterprises, similar to the successful supplier, Ellisons Commercial Training, are well-suited to compete for such direct award procurements, especially given its completion without competition. This scenario offers a stable, long-term revenue stream for businesses capable of delivering quality training services in alignment with government educational objectives.

## Notice

DfE funded user choice contract for skills training W6 ECT Pathway PCV C2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058741-2025 |
| 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 | £81,400 |

## 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 08:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058741-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058741-2025
  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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