---
title: "DfE funded skills training Facilitator"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a29b"
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# DfE funded skills training Facilitator

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a29b

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## Summary

Somerset Council has completed a procurement process for a DfE funded skills training facilitator, designated under procurement ID C1000678. This procurement, categorised under the adult and other education services industry, aimed to engage services to support training initiatives. The process was managed as a direct procurement below threshold without competition, resulting in a contract that started on 1st July 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. The primary location for the service is within the UKK2 region of the United Kingdom, with the Autism Community Network being awarded the contract on 30th June 2025, marking the transition from the tender to the award stage.

This procurement provides significant business opportunities within the educational and training services sector, particularly for organisations capable of delivering specialised training programmes. Companies such as large service providers, or those with a focus on adult education and vocational training, would be well-positioned to compete in such tenders. The contract's focus on skills development aligns with businesses aiming to expand their presence in the educational sector and those with the capability to meet the specific requirements of public authorities like Somerset Council. Given the contract's size and scope, it allows for strategic growth through engagement with local government projects.

## Notice

Dfe funded user choice contract W6 ACN Facilitator C1 & 2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059908-2025 |
| 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 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,576 |

## 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 | AUTISM COMMUNITY NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2025 at 19:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059908-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059908-2025
  25th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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