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DCMS - Delivery of Youth Work Training Courses

HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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15 Oct 2025 at 09:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was initiated by Hartlepool Borough Council for the delivery of youth work training courses, under the DCMS Local Youth Transformation Fund. This contract falls under the services category, specifically targeting youth education and social work-related services. The contract was directly awarded to Youth Focus North East, as the procurement method employed was direct, below the threshold and void of competition. Based in Hartlepool, this procurement process was completed with the contract commencing on 1st November 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2026, with a value of £67,687.11.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in youth education and social services, particularly those that can provide training and qualification support compliant with National Occupational Standards. Large-scale organisations, such as regional youth work units, are well-positioned to capitalise on this opportunity, given their existing infrastructure and expertise in delivering youth work training. The partnership with Hartlepool Borough Council can be a strategic advantage for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the North East’s youth service sector, providing critical skill development services to the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DCMS - Delivery of Youth Work Training Courses

Notice Description

This requirement is grant funded from the DCMS Local Youth Transformation Fund and is an exemption outside of HBC Contract Procedure Rules. Contract relates to delivery of three introduction to youth work courses, two Level 2 Youth Work courses and one Level 3 Youth Work course that is available to the wider youth sector in Hartlepool. The Local Youth Transformation Pilot review identified 9 key areas for development across Hartlepool young people's services that could be funded by the pilot in line with the grant conditions. The need for the delivery of high quality, Youth Work qualifications was deemed a priority. YFNE is our Regional Youth Work Unit and forms part of the network of regional Youth Work Units with nine other English regions. Regional Youth Work Units act as hubs for developing and supporting youth work in their area to ensure the sector is well-informed, skilled and responsive to changes in policy and needs. YFNE is the lead deliverer for Youth Work training in our area. YFNE will deliver Introduction to Youth Work training and Youth Work qualifications at level 2 and 3. The qualifications embrace the National Occupational Standards for youth work. They support the skills and knowledge leaners need to become a competent Youth Support Worker and Team Leader of Youth Support Workers. All delivery is led by a JNC Qualified Youth Worker who will support the learners through their journey on the qualification. YFNE is the regional driver for youth work in the region and the lead trainer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cd0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065494-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80310000 - Youth education services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,687 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 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
HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hartlepool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS24 8AY
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YOUTH FOCUS NORTH EAST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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