003644 PROVISION OF YOUNG FUTURE HUB - OPEN ACCESS AND OUTREACH

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Jun 2026 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has progressed to the award stage in their procurement process for the "PROVISION OF YOUNG FUTURE HUB - OPEN ACCESS AND OUTREACH" project, scheduled for a contract period from 1st July 2026 to 31st March 2027, with the possibility of two twelve-month extensions. Located in the UKC14 region of the United Kingdom, this service contract is aimed at providing targeted youth outreach as part of the Young Futures Hub programme. The procurement method was direct, and the contract falls under a light-touch regime, with the procurement valued at £150,000. The project's primary focus is on reducing anti-social behaviour and improving outcomes for vulnerable youths. Funding is sourced from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The legal basis for the procurement is derived from the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation, and it involves justice and youth education services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in youth outreach, intervention, and education services, particularly those supporting community engagement and crime prevention. Organizations such as SMEs and VCSEs are well-suited to apply, as the requirements align with skills in delivering early intervention and youth-centred programmes. Companies like THE CORNFORTH PARTNERSHIP, with expertise in such areas, are primed to facilitate this procurement, reflecting the broad scope for partnerships and collaborations that can emerge from this contract. Participation in this venture could enable business growth by expanding service offerings in public sector contracts related to youth development initiatives.

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Notice Title

003644 PROVISION OF YOUNG FUTURE HUB - OPEN ACCESS AND OUTREACH

Notice Description

Durham County Council is commissioning a provider to deliver a targeted youth outreach and provision aligned to the Young Futures Hub programme. The service will combine outreach youth work, targeted intervention and place-based hub provision to: * Reduce anti-social behaviour (ASB) and crime * Improve outcomes for vulnerable children and young people * Deliver early intervention and prevention * Create sustainable pathways into positive futures The provider will be expected to embed the core principles of the Young Futures Hub model, including partnership working, early support, and youth-centred design. Funding for this opportunity is via the Department for Culture, Media and Sport as part of the Young Futures Programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b753
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057257-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

75230000 - Justice services

80310000 - Youth education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

THE CORNFORTH PARTNERSHIP

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