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title: "Contract for Community Learning Provision"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-01-11"
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# Contract for Community Learning Provision

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13076e31-d71d-4354-acbe-f51417f71893

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## Summary

The Durham County Council has awarded a contract for Community Learning provision, with a total value of £1,400,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract period is from January 16, 2023, to July 31, 2023. The awarded suppliers include a mix of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large organisations.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the education and training services sector, to provide Community Learning opportunities for adults aged 19+. Companies that specialize in adult education, non-accredited programmes, and community learning would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract value and duration make it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to grow and expand their service offerings in County Durham, England.

## Notice

Please access the NEPO Procontract Portal www.nepo.org and Procontract Reference DN641734 for full details of the needs and requirements for this procurement. This contract is for Community Learning provision. Durham County Council's DurhamLearn Service are funded by the Education & Skills Funding Agency to secure adult education opportunities in County Durham. The DurhamLearn Service is designated as the 'Provider' of this learning through provision that it secures by means of contracts with delivery organisations. This opportunity is for provision of Community Learning opportunities for adults aged 19+. Bidders are invited to submit a response for providing Community Learning, non-accredited programmes, by the deadline stated for delivering the requirements in the Tender documents specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2f0e781-7521-4fc4-ab00-ddacea3979f7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2023 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,400,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 12 |
| Supplier names | BROADSIDE CREATIVES; COOL BLUE COLLEGE; FIND YOUR VOICE; FOUNDATION OF LIGHT; HANDCRAFTED PROJECTS; HUMANKIND CHARITY; MBC ARTS WELLBEING; NORTH EAST AUTISM SOCIETY; NORTH EAST DANCE COMMUNITY INTEREST; RELEASE POTENTIAL; SMARTT NORTH EAST; SPORTSCAPE TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2023 at 11:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2f0e781-7521-4fc4-ab00-ddacea3979f7
- 11 Nov 2022 at 12:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dd1a3ae-b93f-4dce-8301-8a3fd1858813

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2f0e781-7521-4fc4-ab00-ddacea3979f7
  11th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dd1a3ae-b93f-4dce-8301-8a3fd1858813
  11th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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