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DurhamWorks - Working in the Arts

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

27 May 2022 at 11:20

Award Notice
Tender

28 Apr 2022 at 12:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is seeking a single provider to deliver bespoke support for DurhamWorks participants in the Arts sector, with a focus on NEET individuals aged 16-24 residing in County Durham. The title of this opportunity is "DurhamWorks - Working in the Arts," and it is classified under educational and training services. The procurement follows an open procedure and is currently in the awarded stage, having been published on 28 April 2022, with a tender period that ended on 19 May 2022. The contract was awarded on 27 May 2022, with a value of £48,000 and a contract period starting from 1 June 2022 to 28 February 2023, with the possibility of a 9-month extension subject to conditions.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in arts education or training services, particularly those aiming to support young individuals in their career development through self-employment, apprenticeships, or further learning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well suited to consider competing for this contract, especially those with a focus on youth engagement and skill development in the arts sector. By providing tailored support for aspiring artists, businesses can significantly impact the local community while expanding their portfolios and client bases.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DurhamWorks - Working in the Arts

Notice Description

This opportunity is to seek a single provider in the field of the Arts to deliver bespoke support to DurhamWorks participants (NEET aged 16-24 and resident in County Durham) who have an interest and talent in an artistic medium to explore opportunities for self-employment, employment, apprenticeships or entry to further learning using their existing skills. The contract has been divided into two lots. Providers must only respond to the Lot to which they are interested in bidding for. Providers may bid for more than one Lot and are encouraged to do so. The proposed contract is to be let with an option to extend for a further 1 period of 9 months from the actual end date or completion of achieving satisfactory targets on the programme (whichever is sooner) (i.e. extensions can run concurrently), subject to funding, performance, achieving KPI's, need and/or Commissioner approval. This project is to be funded through the European Structural & Investment Funds (ESIF) and the Youth Employment Initiative.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-da2bc8ac-496f-40f3-adb4-fd669aeebc04
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88e69ec2-12aa-45f5-919a-ce90f46520a5
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Donna Iley
Contact Email
donna.iley@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UG
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
1
Supplier Name

THE FORGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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