---
title: "DfE funded skills contract Dorset Sales"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a3a9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-29"
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# DfE funded skills contract Dorset Sales

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a3a9

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## Summary

Somerset Council is the buying organisation for the completed procurement process titled "DfE funded skills contract Dorset Sales." This contract is classified under the services industry category, specifically focusing on adult and other education services, as well as training services. The procurement method used was direct, and it was carried out below threshold without competition. The contract commenced on 18th August 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2026. This process was conducted in the region of UKK2, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations involved in providing educational and training services, particularly those capable of handling government-funded projects. Large businesses, like The Skills and Business Hub/The Growth Academy, which won the contract, exemplify the type of entity well-suited for such procurement due to their capacity to deliver extensive educational services. Engaging in this sector could present growth potential by expanding service offerings and collaborating on government initiatives aimed at enhancing workforce skills.

## Notice

DfE funded skills training user choice contract W6 TGA Dorset Sales c1 & 2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060344-2025 |
| 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 08:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060344-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060344-2025
  29th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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