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title: "The Skill Mill SIB Outcomes Contract"
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# The Skill Mill SIB Outcomes Contract

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83690985-f6d2-4656-83b3-fe81620f81b9

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## Summary

The Skill Mill SIB Outcomes Contract, initiated by Durham County Council, represents a significant procurement opportunity within the vocational training services sector. The contract, valued at £105,000, is a unique social impact bond structure that draws on £1.8 million of Life Chances Fund outcomes funding aimed at fostering collaboration between local authorities and the Skill Mill. This procurement, under a selective method and negotiated procedure, has a contract period that commenced on 3rd August 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2022. The delivery of services will be concentrated across several regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London, among others.

This tender presents a growth opportunity, particularly for organisations specialising in vocational training services and those that can navigate social impact bonds. Companies capable of demonstrating a robust understanding of the specific needs of local authorities and demonstrating a commitment to social impact are likely to excel in competing for similar contracts. As Durham County Council seeks to address community needs through innovative approaches, businesses that align their service offerings with these principles may find significant avenues for growth and collaboration.

## Notice

This contract with other LA's is via a unique social impact bond structure accessing a PS1.8m of Life Chances Fund (LCF) outcomes funding which is only applicable to Skill Mill. Durham YOS is working with other partner councils and the Skill Mill.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a24e97f-76ec-4dac-9932-38c7f9f39a9d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2020 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £302,000 |
| 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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SKILL MILL PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80530000 - Vocational training services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2021 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a24e97f-76ec-4dac-9932-38c7f9f39a9d
- 4 Feb 2021 at 16:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe9a7cd1-52fb-41bf-884a-324b31fe5de0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a24e97f-76ec-4dac-9932-38c7f9f39a9d
  14th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe9a7cd1-52fb-41bf-884a-324b31fe5de0
  4th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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