---
title: "DfE funded Skills training Somerset Sales"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a3a8"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-09-29"
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# DfE funded Skills training Somerset Sales

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a3a8

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by Somerset Council, a public authority in sub-central government located in Taunton, United Kingdom, involves a contract titled "DfE funded Skills training Somerset Sales". This award process falls under the services category and pertains to adult and other education services, as well as training services. The contract began on 18 August 2025 and will run until 31 March 2026. It was sanctioned on 17 August 2025. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, described as below threshold without competition, indicating a simplified approach likely due to the contract's value. Notably, the buyer and already awarded supplier is The Skills and Business Hub/The Growth Academy, based in Maidenhead. The total contract value amounts to GBP 93,548.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in the education and training sectors, particularly those with experience in delivering skills training services. Companies capable of offering adult education services would find this contract particularly beneficial for business growth. Although the tender is already awarded, understanding the procurement details can assist similar businesses in preparing for future opportunities. Enterprises seeking collaboration with sub-central government authorities and engaging in public sector contracts can use this as a benchmark for procurement strategies under the simplified direct award procedures.

## Notice

DfE funded skills training user choice contract W6 TGA Somerset Sales C1& 2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060343-2025 |
| 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 | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £93,548 |

## 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 | THE SKILLS AND BUSINESS HUB/THE GROWTH ACADEMY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2025 at 07:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060343-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060343-2025
  29th 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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