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title: "DfE funded skills training HGV Pathway A"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a2a4"
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buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-26"
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# DfE funded skills training HGV Pathway A

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a2a4

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## Summary

Somerset Council, a sub-central government authority located in Taunton, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the "DfE funded skills training HGV Pathway A" project. This direct procurement, conducted without competition below the threshold, falls under the services category, specifically adult and other education services, as well as training services. The contract was awarded to Ellisons Commercial Training, headquartered in Wellington, with an active award status as of 26th September 2025. The contract period spans from 1st May 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a gross value of £84,000. The relevant legal framework guiding this procurement was established by the UK Parliament in 2023 (referencing the UKPGA 2023/54).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in skills training and education, especially those specialising in HGV pathway training, to engage with public sector demand. By successfully delivering this contract, businesses can strengthen their reputation and potentially open channels for similar government-led initiatives. Firms that excel in providing tailored training solutions, particularly at a larger scale, are well-positioned to compete in such procurement processes. This contract could serve as a valuable case study, enhancing a company's portfolio and demonstrating its capability to fulfil government training requirements effectively.

## Notice

DfE funded user choice contract for skills training HGV Pathway A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059921-2025 |
| 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 | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,000 |

## 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 | ELLISONS COMMERCIAL TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2025 at 06:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059921-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059921-2025
  26th 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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