---
title: "DfE funded skills training HGV Pathway B"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a193"
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buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-25"
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# DfE funded skills training HGV Pathway B

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a193

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## Summary

Somerset Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Taunton, United Kingdom, has completed a contract under the tender titled "DfE funded skills training HGV Pathway B". The contracting process involves direct procurement below the threshold without competition and covers services within the industry categories of adult and other education services, and training services. The contract, awarded to LGS Transport, a large-scale supplier based in Frome, commenced on 31st May 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. The procurement process has already reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 30th April 2025. The total contract value amounts to £84,000, exclusive of gross amounts.

Opportunities for business growth from this tender arise particularly for companies in the education and training services sector. Businesses that can provide specialised skills training, especially in heavy goods vehicle (HGV) pathways, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, given the focus on skill enhancement funded by the Department for Education. The participation of LGS Transport highlights the potential for large enterprises with established training capabilities to secure such tenders. This contract highlights the demand for vocational training services with a government-backed initiative targeted at upskilling, providing a substantial growth avenue for training providers.

## Notice

Dfe Funded user choice contract HGV Pathway B Cohort 2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059473-2025 |
| 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 | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 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 | £84,000 |

## 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 | LGS TRANSPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2025 at 06:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059473-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059473-2025
  25th 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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