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title: "Counter Service and Food Preparation Employment Routeway"
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# Counter Service and Food Preparation Employment Routeway

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19b6eaab-6832-47e1-bb52-77309b466d9f

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Counter Service and Food Preparation Employment Routeway" was conducted by Durham County Council in the North East of England. This tender, categorised under Education and training services, has been awarded with a total value of £79,120. The contract period runs from 10 May 2021 to 30 November 2021, following the conclusion of the tender period on 9 April 2021. This process was carried out as part of a competed call-off from the DurhamWorks Provider Panel for the financial year 2020-2021, aimed at providing employment opportunities specifically in the counter service and food preparation sectors.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in education and training services, particularly those with experience in working alongside employers in related industries. Businesses that can effectively demonstrate a strong understanding of job requirements within the counter service and food preparation fields are ideally positioned to compete, as the buying organisation seeks to ensure that the right people are trained for these roles, ultimately aiming for sustained employment outcomes for participants in the DurhamWorks programme.

## Notice

This is a competed call off from the DurhamWorks Provider Panel Employment Routeways (2020 - 2021) for a Counter Service and Food Preparation Employment Routeway. We are looking to procure provision where bidders can demonstrate an understanding of what employers recruiting to Counter Service and Food Preparation roles are looking for and embedding this in the provision, so they can be provided with the right people for the right job; in turn creating sustained employment outcomes for DurhamWorks participants. Ideally bidders should demonstrate that they have worked with employers/Sector Skills councils or industry experts in the design of the Counter Service and Food Preparation Routeway.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a30c311b-2d55-428b-93dc-ff0eef16400c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 May 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,120 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,120 |
| 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 5UG |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | OPTIMUM SKILLS; SMARTT NORTH EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2021 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a30c311b-2d55-428b-93dc-ff0eef16400c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a30c311b-2d55-428b-93dc-ff0eef16400c
  22nd April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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