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Following a successful application to the European Social Fund, Somerset County Council has secured £2,078,053 of European Social Fund (ESF) investment to deliver the Somerset Skills for Growth Project. The Council is now seeking to procure and appoint suitably qualified suppliers to deliver the outputs and results specified within the Somerset Skills for Growth Grant Funding Agreement. 'Skill Up Springboard' will offer units at any accredited level, excluding basic skills. Accredited units applicable to this tender can be found on the following site https://register.ofqual.gov.uk/
The Authority is conducting this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This tender opportunity falls within Schedule 3 of the Regulations (Social and Other Specific Services) and below the Light Touch Regime threshold. Whilst this means that this Tender is exempt from EU procurement rules, it will be run in accordance with the EU Treaty principles of transparency, non-discrimination, equal treatment, mutual recognition, and proportionality.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Training Team Limited | 04799102 | ~£237,999 estimated from lot values | - |
| Bridgwater & Taunton College | - | ~£237,999 estimated from lot values | - |
| Hair Academy South West Limited | 05011668 | ~£237,999 estimated from lot values | - |
| Somerset Business Agency CIC | - | ~£237,999 estimated from lot values | - |
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £6,731,074 in 283 payments (over £25k) from Department for Education (2012-12-18 to 2026-03-19).