Tender

UKSPF E34 Communicate

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Jan 2024 at 14:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Durham County Council has issued a tender for UKSPF E34 Communicate, seeking providers to deliver engagement activities and courses within County Durham. The contract falls under the Education and training services category, with a total value of £228,000. The tender deadline is 13th February 2024, and the contract period spans from 1st April 2024 to 28th February 2025. This opportunity is well-suited for small and voluntary sector enterprises, offering a chance to deliver confidence-building courses to support individuals towards formal qualifications.

This open procurement process by Durham County Council presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector to expand their services and reach a wider audience. With a focus on skills development and engagement across County Durham, providers are encouraged to support individuals in building their confidence with numbers and pursuing qualifications. The procurement method is an open procedure under the category of services, aiming to foster collaboration with referral partners and local employers to enhance workforce skills and employability in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKSPF E34 Communicate

Notice Description

This contract ("the Contract") is for UKSPF E34 Communicate provision for Intervention a). Durham County Council's DurhamLearn department would like to invite bids from providers to deliver engagement activities and courses within County Durham for Intervention a) as part of the UKSF People and Skills provision requirements under the project Communicate. This provision needs to be additional and differentiated from that which is already funded through the Adult Education Budget (AEB). Courses should be designed to increase confidence with numbers for those needing the first steps towards formal qualifications. Through a cross-agency/partnership approach, working with referral partners and local employers providers are required to deliver confidence building courses in-work and for those who require courses to help boost their confidence to take the next step towards a qualification. DurhamLearn are seeking providers to deliver Intervention a) provision across the breadth of County Durham under engagement and substantive learning aims. Additional information: Tender documents can be accessed free of charge at www.nepo.org using reference DN 703400

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c8ef457-8f3b-4697-a72b-5b4dde867ceb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46a47552-9383-44e6-9408-dc600efa37b6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£228,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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 5UJ
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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