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title: "DurhamWorks Improving Your Future Sector Routeways"
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# DurhamWorks Improving Your Future Sector Routeways

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0ec6cbf-7cd1-41a3-89b1-350c1b5aafe3

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## Summary

The hiring process is led by Durham County Council and focuses on the initiative titled "DurhamWorks Improving Your Future Sector Routeways", aimed at providing bespoke support for 16-24 year olds who are not in education, employment, or training (NEET) in County Durham. This procurement, classified under education and training services, follows an open procedure method and was active until the tender period closed on 30 May 2017. The total potential contract value is £1,400,000, with a minimum value of £50,000, covering the contract period from 3 July 2017 to 31 May 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in youth outreach, education, and training services, particularly those with experience in developing partnerships with employers. Companies that can deliver work experience, traineeships, and apprenticeships, as well as ongoing training and support, will be well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on collaboration with various providers indicates a spectrum of opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to play a vital role in shaping pathways to employment for young individuals in the region.

## Notice

DurhamWorks are looking for specialist providers who can deliver tailored bespoke support to 16-24 year olds living in County Durham who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET). We are looking to work with a range of providers who have strong employer links who can develop and deliver a range of sector based routeways linked to real opportunities such as: * Work Experience * Traineeships * Apprenticeships * Jobs We are looking to create pathways into employment which are accessible for young people on DurhamWorks and have scope to provide ongoing training and development to support sustained progression.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14d650eb-3841-4c17-a5f2-24b3788d73c5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2017 - 31 May 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,077,450 |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | FIRST POINT TRAINING; OPTIMUM SKILLS; RAW DIGITAL TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2017 at 09:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14d650eb-3841-4c17-a5f2-24b3788d73c5
- 24 Apr 2017 at 10:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14d650eb-3841-4c17-a5f2-24b3788d73c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14d650eb-3841-4c17-a5f2-24b3788d73c5
  24th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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