---
title: "DfE funded Skills Bootcamp Drone use"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05aae2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-08"
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# DfE funded Skills Bootcamp Drone use

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05aae2

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## Summary

Somerset Council has concluded a procurement process for the "DfE funded Skills Bootcamp Drone use," aimed at adult and other education services, as well as training services, within the UK region of UKK23. The process was executed via a direct procurement method, classified as "Below threshold - without competition," and has reached the completion stage. The contract was awarded on 7th October 2025, and the contract period runs from 8th October 2025 to 31st March 2026, involving Yeovil College as the supplier. The procurement is valued at £40,000, with a gross amount of £48,000.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in education and training services, particularly those adept at drone operations and technology. Large-scale educational institutions and service providers familiar with government-funded programmes are well-positioned to capitalise on such opportunities, given the focus on upskilling through cutting-edge, technology-based curriculums. Engaging in similar public procurement processes could enhance business visibility and establish partnerships with reputable bodies like Somerset Council.

## Notice

DfE funded skills bootcamp user choice contract W6 YC Drone use in Bus C1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063415-2025 |
| 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 | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,000 |

## 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 | YEOVIL COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2025 at 15:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063415-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063415-2025
  8th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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