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DurhamWorks (DurhamDirections) - Functional Skills Qualifications

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Dec 2022 at 08:49

Award Notice
Tender

24 Oct 2022 at 13:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Durham County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Functional Skills Qualifications under the DurhamWorks project to JK Training and Penshaw View. The contract aims to deliver English, Maths, and ICT qualifications to 16-19-year-olds in County Durham, funded through the European Structural & Investment Funds. The contract value is £276,900, with a unit rate of £1065 per qualification. The contract period is set to run from 1st January 2023 to 31st October 2023.

This tender opportunity by Durham County Council seeks providers to deliver functional skills training and accreditation to NEET participants aged 16-24 in County Durham. The procurement stage is completed, and the contract period is defined. Businesses specialising in education and training services, especially those focused on youth development and employability, would find this tender well-suited for their expertise and growth. The Council highlights the importance of progressing participants into employment, education, or training through these programmes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DurhamWorks (DurhamDirections) - Functional Skills Qualifications

Notice Description

This contract is for English, Maths and ICT functional skills qualifications to be delivered to 16-19 year olds. This project is to be funded through the European Structural & Investment Funds (ESIF) . The Council is looking to procure provision of Functional Skills Qualifications for DurhamWorks (DurhamDirections). The contract is to provide training and accreditation in the required functional skills with a view to progressing participants into employment, education or training. These programmes are for 16-24 NEET participants of County Durham. The Maximum Budget for this opportunity is PS276,900. The unit rate per qualification is PS1065. This opportunity is to cover 4 geographical areas as detailed in the tender documents. Only 20% of the qualifications for each area should be for ICT functional skills (13 per geographical area) DurhamWorks (DurhamDirections) is looking for one provider per geographical area who can deliver 65 functional skills qualifications (per geographical area) to 16-19 year old participants who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET)/unemployed. Bidders can bid for one or more geographical areas and are encouraged to do so. Tender Documents can be accessed free of charge at www.nepo.org utilising reference DN637295 Additional information: Tender Documents can be accessed free of charge at www.nepo.org utilising reference DN637295

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e278958f-39a4-4df1-ab16-29900377e6de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47499aac-5ac7-4c66-a3e2-d374c0c06a44
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£276,900 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£276,900 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2023 - 31 Oct 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
+44 3000268235

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
2
Supplier Names

JK TRAINING

PENSHAW VIEW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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