---
title: "DfE funded skills training Lived Exp Expert"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a29d"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a29d"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a29d.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a29d.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-25"
---

# DfE funded skills training Lived Exp Expert

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a29d

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a29d)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a29d.json)

## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by Somerset Council for a contract titled "DfE funded skills training Lived Exp Expert". This falls under the industry category of services, specifically targeting adult and other education services, as well as training services. Located in Taunton, within the United Kingdom, the procurement has reached the award and contract stage as of 25 September 2025. The procurement method employed was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition, and the contract was awarded to Autism Community Network. The contractual period runs from 1 July 2025 to 31 March 2026, with the contract having been signed on 30 June 2025. The total contract value is £42,346 gross.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training services industry, particularly those capable of providing specialised skills development. Organisations focusing on adult education and vocational training, especially those with experience in working with communities, would be well-suited to this type of contract. As the procurement process was finalised through direct negotiation with a single supplier, large-scale educational service providers may find similar opportunities to forge direct relationships with governmental bodies for future tenders.

## Notice

DfE funded user choice contract W6 ACN Lived Exp Expert C3

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059910-2025 |
| 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 | £35,288 |

## 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 19:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059910-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059910-2025
  25th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a29d. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a29d.json.