Somerset County Council · Awarded contract
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Provision of Accredited Training Units for Skill Up Springboard under Somerset Skills for Growth Project

Awarded 11 Aug 2021

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Awarded11 Aug 2021
Value£237,998.50
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 3y 4mo ago1y 11mo term
Awarded 11 Aug 2021Expired 29 June 2023

Somerset County Council awarded a contract to Aspire Training Team Limited, Bridgwater & Taunton College, Hair Academy South West Limited, and Somerset Business Agency CIC for the delivery of accredited training units under the Skill Up Springboard initiative, part of the Somerset Skills for Growth Project.

The project was funded by a £2,078,053 European Social Fund investment secured by the Council.

The contract, valued at AUD 237,998.5, covers units at any accredited level excluding basic skills, as listed on the Ofqual register.

The procurement was conducted under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, falling within Schedule 3 (Social and Other Specific Services) and below the Light Touch Regime threshold, while adhering to EU Treaty principles.

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