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PROVISION OF EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT FUNDED UNDER UKSPF 'PEOPLE' - Introduction to Building a Cavity Wall

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Jun 2025 at 12:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Provision of Employment Support Funded Under UKSPF 'People' - Introduction to Building a Cavity Wall" was facilitated by Durham County Council, a public authority in the UK. This contract, awarded on June 13, 2025, focuses on education and training services within the industry category and is located in County Durham, UK. Following a direct procurement method under the light-touch regime, the contract stage is complete. The contract commenced on April 1, 2025, and is valued at £30,000, running until February 28, 2026.

This procurement provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in training and educational services that can cater to economically inactive youths and vulnerable employees aged 16-24. It favours organisations capable of delivering flexible, bespoke programmes in local community settings. SMEs like Pinnacle Training (NE) Limited, which secured the contract, can leverage such opportunities to advance their market presence and contribute to addressing local employment challenges. Businesses with experience in youth education and community-centric service delivery would find similar opportunities lucrative for growth and social impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT FUNDED UNDER UKSPF 'PEOPLE' - Introduction to Building a Cavity Wall

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-054883
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032283-2025
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
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 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

PINNACLE TRAINING (NE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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