Award

Contract for Community Learning Provision

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

11 Jan 2023 at 11:23

Tender

11 Nov 2022 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Durham County Council has awarded a contract for Community Learning provision, with a total value of £1,400,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract period is from January 16, 2023, to July 31, 2023. The awarded suppliers include a mix of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large organisations.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the education and training services sector, to provide Community Learning opportunities for adults aged 19+. Companies that specialize in adult education, non-accredited programmes, and community learning would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract value and duration make it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to grow and expand their service offerings in County Durham, England.

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Notice Title

Contract for Community Learning Provision

Notice Description

Please access the NEPO Procontract Portal www.nepo.org and Procontract Reference DN641734 for full details of the needs and requirements for this procurement. This contract is for Community Learning provision. Durham County Council's DurhamLearn Service are funded by the Education & Skills Funding Agency to secure adult education opportunities in County Durham. The DurhamLearn Service is designated as the 'Provider' of this learning through provision that it secures by means of contracts with delivery organisations. This opportunity is for provision of Community Learning opportunities for adults aged 19+. Bidders are invited to submit a response for providing Community Learning, non-accredited programmes, by the deadline stated for delivering the requirements in the Tender documents specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-13076e31-d71d-4354-acbe-f51417f71893
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2f0e781-7521-4fc4-ab00-ddacea3979f7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2023 - 31 Jul 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
12
Supplier Names

BROADSIDE CREATIVES

COOL BLUE COLLEGE

FIND YOUR VOICE

FOUNDATION OF LIGHT

HANDCRAFTED PROJECTS

HUMANKIND CHARITY

MBC ARTS WELLBEING

NORTH EAST AUTISM SOCIETY

NORTH EAST DANCE COMMUNITY INTEREST

RELEASE POTENTIAL

SMARTT NORTH EAST

SPORTSCAPE TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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