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PROVISION OF EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT FUNDED UNDER UKSPF 'PEOPLE' - Vocational Pathways

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Jun 2025 at 12:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed the contracting process for the project titled "PROVISION OF EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT FUNDED UNDER UKSPF 'PEOPLE' - Vocational Pathways," which falls under the education and training services category. The procurement, designed to support young individuals aged 16-24 who are economically inactive or in vulnerable employment, has been implemented within the UKC14 region, specifically County Durham. The process, initiated as a direct award below the threshold without competition, was completed with SMARTT awarded the contract. The contract is active, running from 1 April 2025 to 28 February 2026, and has a total value of £70,000.

This project presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services to engage in impactful community development. Companies capable of designing flexible and bespoke programmes, particularly those who can provide one-to-one support and group activities tailored to the needs of young people, would find this tender well-suited to their expertise. Organisations focused on addressing employment barriers and enhancing vocational pathways for young people could benefit tremendously by participating in such initiatives, potentially leading to further collaborations with local authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT FUNDED UNDER UKSPF 'PEOPLE' - Vocational Pathways

Notice Description

The primary objective of this contract is to support 16-24-year-old economically inactive participants and those participants considered to be in vulnerable employment as a result of low pay, zero-hour contracts or temporary contracts, through the provision of flexible and bespoke programmes providing one-to-one support and small group activities. Provision will be designed to best meet the needs of the agreed cohort to remove barriers to progression. Activities will be delivered in local communities in County Durham, utilising appropriate venues where participants feel comfortable.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0543a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030260-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
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
Not specified
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMARTT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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