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title: "W7 - YC - Factory 4.0, to reskill or upskill learners"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d95f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-31"
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# W7 - YC - Factory 4.0, to reskill or upskill learners

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d95f

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## Summary

Somerset Council has conducted a procurement process titled "W7 - YC - Factory 4.0, to reskill or upskill learners" focused on delivering Skills Bootcamps within Somerset and Dorset. This process falls under the "Education and training services" industry category and is a part of the broader initiative funded by the Department for Education. The procurement stage has moved to award, with the contract officially awarded on 31st July 2026 to Yeovil College. It was carried out through a direct method, below threshold without competition. The contract will commence on 3rd August 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2027, with Taunton, Somerset, and Yeovil, Dorset being the key locations involved.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for educational institutions and training providers specialising in skills development and training services. Organisations looking to expand their services in the South West of England might find this sector particularly conducive for growth. Yeovil College, already a successful bidder, exemplifies entities with the necessary infrastructure, resource capacity, and expertise to successfully undertake this type of contract. The focus on skill development offers growth potential for businesses aiming to enhance their capabilities in delivering educational services in line with regional and national skill development programmes.

## Notice

Skills Bootcamps Delivery Agreements for training providers to delivery Skills Bootcamps within Somerset and Dorset as per the DfE grant funding agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072935-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 17:38 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072935-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072935-2026
  31st July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://WWW.yeovil.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.somerset.gov.uk/

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