---
title: "DfE funded skills training Vet Assist"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a2ad"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-09-26"
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# DfE funded skills training Vet Assist

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a2ad

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## Summary

The public procurement process described involves Somerset Council as the buying organisation, based in Taunton, UK. The tender is titled "DfE funded skills training Vet Assist" and falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on adult and other education services as well as training services. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to Lynwood Vets Limited. This direct procurement method bypassed competition, being below threshold value. Key dates include the contract period from 1st June 2025 to 31st March 2026, with the contract signed on 30th May 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in training services, particularly those specialising in veterinary and education sectors. Large organisations that provide training and skill development services, especially available to work within the UK regions, would find this procurement process well-aligned with their capabilities. Lynwood Vets Limited, a large-scale supplier, won the contract, indicating the potential for similar businesses to engage in future opportunities with Somerset Council or similar public authority bodies.

## Notice

DfE funded user choice contract for skills training W6 LV Ad Vet Care Assist C1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059936-2025 |
| 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 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 | £36,000 |

## 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 | LYNWOOD VETS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2025 at 08:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059936-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059936-2025
  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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