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title: "DfE funded Skills training CCAQ"
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# DfE funded Skills training CCAQ

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a0cb

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## Summary

This document details a procurement process carried out by Somerset Council, located in Taunton, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "DfE funded Skills training CCAQ," falls within the services category, specifically focusing on adult and other education services as well as training services. The procurement method was direct, classified as below threshold without competition, and is in the Award stage, with the award date recorded as 24th September 2025. The contract, awarded to Train Talent Ltd, is active from 1st June 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a gross value of £75,600. The project is based in the region of UKK2, and the buying organisation's contact is commercialandprocurement@somerset.gov.uk.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services. Companies capable of providing adult education and skills training, particularly those with expertise or interest in Department for Education (DfE) funded projects, could greatly benefit from such contracts. As the tender was awarded through a direct procurement method, businesses that focus on establishing strong relationships with local government bodies and have a proven track record could find themselves well-suited to securing similar opportunities. Large-scale enterprises such as Train Talent Ltd, which was chosen as the supplier, highlight the potential for significant growth and sustained profitability in this sector.

## Notice

DfE funded user choice contract for skills training - W6 TT CCAQ C1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059146-2025 |
| 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 | 24 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 | £63,000 |

## 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 | TRAIN TALENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2025 at 09:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059146-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059146-2025
  24th 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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