003713 - EQUAL Platform and Resource Credits

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003713 - EQUAL Platform and Resource Credits

Notice Description

We deliver distance learning and CPD via the EQUAL platform and purchase CPD resource credits for accredited and non-accredited qualifications. Rapid Award under Learning and Training Services DPS (RM6219 CCS).

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-ceb6bb20-f5b4-4183-b295-e857198120bf
Publication Source: Contracts Finder
Latest Notice: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f65c3bff-a78f-476e-b4c1-aaac9f96453d
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Award Notice
Procurement Type: Framework
Procurement Category: Goods
Procurement Method: Selective
Procurement Method Details: Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability: SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale: Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 48 - Software package and information systems
CPV Codes: 48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £68,585 Under £100K
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: £68,585 Under £100K
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: 5 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 5 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period: 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: DURHAM
Postcode: DH1 5UQ
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)
Local Authority: County Durham
Electoral Ward: Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency: City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: THE SKILLS NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f65c3bff-a78f-476e-b4c1-aaac9f96453d
20th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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