Award

Contract for Community Learning 2023 to 2024

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2023 at 13:38

Tender

03 Jul 2023 at 16:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Durham County Council has awarded a contract for Community Learning provision for the period 2023 to 2024. The contract, valued at £300,000 GBP, was completed on 17th August 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract period spans from 1st September 2023 to 31st July 2024. This opportunity was classified under education and training services, with a focus on providing opportunities for adult education in County Durham.

This tender for Community Learning provision by Durham County Council provides opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to compete. Businesses interested in delivering non-accredited programmes for adult education in County Durham should consider participating. The diversity of awarded suppliers, ranging from training providers to charity organisations, underlines the potential for various types of businesses to engage and contribute to this vital community learning initiative.

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Notice Title

Contract for Community Learning 2023 to 2024

Notice Description

This opportunity is for Community Learning provision. Durham County Council is seeking multiple providers to deliver this provision. The DurhamLearn Service are funded by the Education and 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 nineteen plus. Bidders are invited to submit a response for providing Community Learning, non accredited programmes, by the deadline stated for delivering the requirements in the Specification. Additional information: Tender documents can be accessed free of charge at www.nepo.org utilising reference DN675101

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae15c83a-5b01-47ef-bff3-45f9a619b3c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d791fa9-ef06-4df3-8fdc-18ad59039c66
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£499,480 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 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 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
13
Supplier Names

COMMUNICATORS TRAINING ASSOCIATES

COOL BLUE COLLEGE

ENDORPHINS GROUP

EVOLUTION TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY SERVICES

FOUNDATION OF LIGHT

GROUNDWORK NORTH EAST

HANDCRAFTED PROJECTS

HUMANKIND CHARITY

NORTH EAST DANCE COMMUNITY INTEREST

PENSHAW VIEW TRAINING

SPORTSCAPE TRAINING

STANLEY EVENTS

TRIAGE CENTRAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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