---
title: "HLTA support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cda9"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cda9.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-16"
---

# HLTA support

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cda9

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed a procurement process for HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) support services, aiming to assist secondary age children in care through Virtual School (VS) Intervention. The initiative is designed to prevent school suspensions and exclusions, and provide additional therapeutic support for educational re-engagement. The tender, categorised under 'Education and training services', falls within the light-touch regime and was awarded through a direct procurement method below the competitive threshold. The contract commenced on 3rd September 2025 and is set to conclude on 20th July 2026, with a gross contract value of £54,000. The primary location for these services is the UKC14 region, aligning with the operational needs of the county council.

This opportunity is well-suited for SMEs with expertise in education support services, particularly those interested in contributing to the enhanced welfare and educational experiences of care-influenced youth. The contract was awarded to VISION FOR EDUCATION LIMITED, highlighting the scope for similar businesses to secure such roles by meeting specific service criteria in future tenders. Companies focusing on innovative educational support and intervention strategies would benefit from engaging with public sector tenders that prioritise child welfare and academic support.

## Notice

The Link is a Virtual School (VS) Intervention offer for secondary age children in care who require additional support to either avoid suspension/exclusion, or who would benefit from additional therapeutic support in order to re-engage with their education.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065761-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 20 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5WB |
| 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 | Framwellgate and Newton Hall |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VISION FOR EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2025 at 07:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065761-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065761-2025
  16th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk/
- http://www.visionforeducation.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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