--- title: "DurhamWorks (DurhamDirections) - Functional Skills Qualifications" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e278958f-39a4-4df1-ab16-29900377e6de" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e278958f-39a4-4df1-ab16-29900377e6de" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e278958f-39a4-4df1-ab16-29900377e6de.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e278958f-39a4-4df1-ab16-29900377e6de.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-12-15" --- # DurhamWorks (DurhamDirections) - Functional Skills Qualifications Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e278958f-39a4-4df1-ab16-29900377e6de [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e278958f-39a4-4df1-ab16-29900377e6de) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e278958f-39a4-4df1-ab16-29900377e6de.json) ## Summary The Durham County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Functional Skills Qualifications under the DurhamWorks project to JK Training and Penshaw View. The contract aims to deliver English, Maths, and ICT qualifications to 16-19-year-olds in County Durham, funded through the European Structural & Investment Funds. The contract value is £276,900, with a unit rate of £1065 per qualification. The contract period is set to run from 1st January 2023 to 31st October 2023. This tender opportunity by Durham County Council seeks providers to deliver functional skills training and accreditation to NEET participants aged 16-24 in County Durham. The procurement stage is completed, and the contract period is defined. Businesses specialising in education and training services, especially those focused on youth development and employability, would find this tender well-suited for their expertise and growth. The Council highlights the importance of progressing participants into employment, education, or training through these programmes. ## Notice This contract is for English, Maths and ICT functional skills qualifications to be delivered to 16-19 year olds. This project is to be funded through the European Structural & Investment Funds (ESIF) . The Council is looking to procure provision of Functional Skills Qualifications for DurhamWorks (DurhamDirections). The contract is to provide training and accreditation in the required functional skills with a view to progressing participants into employment, education or training. These programmes are for 16-24 NEET participants of County Durham. The Maximum Budget for this opportunity is PS276,900. The unit rate per qualification is PS1065. This opportunity is to cover 4 geographical areas as detailed in the tender documents. Only 20% of the qualifications for each area should be for ICT functional skills (13 per geographical area) DurhamWorks (DurhamDirections) is looking for one provider per geographical area who can deliver 65 functional skills qualifications (per geographical area) to 16-19 year old participants who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET)/unemployed. Bidders can bid for one or more geographical areas and are encouraged to do so. Tender Documents can be accessed free of charge at www.nepo.org utilising reference DN637295 Additional information: Tender Documents can be accessed free of charge at www.nepo.org utilising reference DN637295 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47499aac-5ac7-4c66-a3e2-d374c0c06a44 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Nov 2022 | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2023 - 31 Oct 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £276,900 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £276,900 | | 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 | 2 | | Supplier names | JK TRAINING; PENSHAW VIEW | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 15 Dec 2022 at 08:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47499aac-5ac7-4c66-a3e2-d374c0c06a44 - 24 Oct 2022 at 13:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bc26d54-b271-45e2-9ae5-a539bd147165 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47499aac-5ac7-4c66-a3e2-d374c0c06a44 15th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bc26d54-b271-45e2-9ae5-a539bd147165 24th October 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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