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Groundworks Training Provision for NEET Young People

STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Feb 2026 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

Stockton on Tees Borough Council has awarded a contract for Groundworks Training Provision aimed at supporting NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) young people within the Youth Trailblazer programme. The contract, valued at £48,969.60 gross, was signed on 31 January 2026 and will be active from 1 February 2026 to 31 March 2026. This procurement falls within the education and training services industry category, with services delivered in the UKC1 region. The procurement process was completed through a direct award, below threshold without competition. The successful supplier, Groundwork North East, specialises in community-based interventions that assist 16-17-year-olds facing various challenges, and the initial contract notice was published on 12 February 2026.

This tender opens avenues for organisations with expertise in youth training and employability programmes to engage in similar initiatives. Companies specialising in educational services, particularly those experienced in tackling NEET challenges, stand to gain from understanding the needs and delivery frameworks of engagement projects like this. The direct procurement method implies potential for non-competitive opportunities, favouring organisations that can closely collaborate with public authorities and demonstrate a robust track record in social impact delivery. Such engagements could pave the way for expanded operations and reputation enhancement in the social enterprise sector, leveraging government-backed programmes targeting youth welfare.

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Notice Title

Groundworks Training Provision for NEET Young People

Notice Description

Groundwork services to deliver two employability programmes for NEET 16-17 year olds as part of the externally funded Youth Trailblazer programme. Groundwork is a nationally established charitable organisation with a strong track record in delivering employability support for young people who are NEET. They specialise in engaging 16-17 year olds facing multiple barriers and supporting progression through proven, community based interventions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012709-2026
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


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,808 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@stockton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON ON TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BJ
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
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GROUNDWORK NORTH EAST

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