--- title: "DurhamWorks - Working in the Arts" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-da2bc8ac-496f-40f3-adb4-fd669aeebc04" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-da2bc8ac-496f-40f3-adb4-fd669aeebc04" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-da2bc8ac-496f-40f3-adb4-fd669aeebc04.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-da2bc8ac-496f-40f3-adb4-fd669aeebc04.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-05-27" --- # DurhamWorks - Working in the Arts Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da2bc8ac-496f-40f3-adb4-fd669aeebc04 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-da2bc8ac-496f-40f3-adb4-fd669aeebc04) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-da2bc8ac-496f-40f3-adb4-fd669aeebc04.json) ## Summary Durham County Council is seeking a single provider to deliver bespoke support for DurhamWorks participants in the Arts sector, with a focus on NEET individuals aged 16-24 residing in County Durham. The title of this opportunity is "DurhamWorks - Working in the Arts," and it is classified under educational and training services. The procurement follows an open procedure and is currently in the awarded stage, having been published on 28 April 2022, with a tender period that ended on 19 May 2022. The contract was awarded on 27 May 2022, with a value of £48,000 and a contract period starting from 1 June 2022 to 28 February 2023, with the possibility of a 9-month extension subject to conditions. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in arts education or training services, particularly those aiming to support young individuals in their career development through self-employment, apprenticeships, or further learning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well suited to consider competing for this contract, especially those with a focus on youth engagement and skill development in the arts sector. By providing tailored support for aspiring artists, businesses can significantly impact the local community while expanding their portfolios and client bases. ## Notice This opportunity is to seek a single provider in the field of the Arts to deliver bespoke support to DurhamWorks participants (NEET aged 16-24 and resident in County Durham) who have an interest and talent in an artistic medium to explore opportunities for self-employment, employment, apprenticeships or entry to further learning using their existing skills. The contract has been divided into two lots. Providers must only respond to the Lot to which they are interested in bidding for. Providers may bid for more than one Lot and are encouraged to do so. The proposed contract is to be let with an option to extend for a further 1 period of 9 months from the actual end date or completion of achieving satisfactory targets on the programme (whichever is sooner) (i.e. extensions can run concurrently), subject to funding, performance, achieving KPI's, need and/or Commissioner approval. This project is to be funded through the European Structural & Investment Funds (ESIF) and the Youth Employment Initiative. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88e69ec2-12aa-45f5-919a-ce90f46520a5 | | 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 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 19 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 May 2022 | | Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £48,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £48,000 | | 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 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), 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 | 1 | | Supplier names | THE FORGE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 27 May 2022 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88e69ec2-12aa-45f5-919a-ce90f46520a5 - 28 Apr 2022 at 12:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cea8154d-7656-4963-9316-35994615dbb2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88e69ec2-12aa-45f5-919a-ce90f46520a5 27th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cea8154d-7656-4963-9316-35994615dbb2 28th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.durham.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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