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HLTA support

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Oct 2025 at 07:21

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed a procurement process for HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) support services, aiming to assist secondary age children in care through Virtual School (VS) Intervention. The initiative is designed to prevent school suspensions and exclusions, and provide additional therapeutic support for educational re-engagement. The tender, categorised under 'Education and training services', falls within the light-touch regime and was awarded through a direct procurement method below the competitive threshold. The contract commenced on 3rd September 2025 and is set to conclude on 20th July 2026, with a gross contract value of £54,000. The primary location for these services is the UKC14 region, aligning with the operational needs of the county council.

This opportunity is well-suited for SMEs with expertise in education support services, particularly those interested in contributing to the enhanced welfare and educational experiences of care-influenced youth. The contract was awarded to VISION FOR EDUCATION LIMITED, highlighting the scope for similar businesses to secure such roles by meeting specific service criteria in future tenders. Companies focusing on innovative educational support and intervention strategies would benefit from engaging with public sector tenders that prioritise child welfare and academic support.

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Notice Title

HLTA support

Notice Description

The Link is a Virtual School (VS) Intervention offer for secondary age children in care who require additional support to either avoid suspension/exclusion, or who would benefit from additional therapeutic support in order to re-engage with their education.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cda9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065761-2025
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
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 20 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

VISION FOR EDUCATION

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