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title: "003644 PROVISION OF YOUNG FUTURE HUB - OPEN ACCESS AND OUTREACH"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b753"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-17"
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# 003644 PROVISION OF YOUNG FUTURE HUB - OPEN ACCESS AND OUTREACH

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b753

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## Summary

Durham County Council has progressed to the award stage in their procurement process for the "PROVISION OF YOUNG FUTURE HUB - OPEN ACCESS AND OUTREACH" project, scheduled for a contract period from 1st July 2026 to 31st March 2027, with the possibility of two twelve-month extensions. Located in the UKC14 region of the United Kingdom, this service contract is aimed at providing targeted youth outreach as part of the Young Futures Hub programme. The procurement method was direct, and the contract falls under a light-touch regime, with the procurement valued at £150,000. The project's primary focus is on reducing anti-social behaviour and improving outcomes for vulnerable youths. Funding is sourced from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The legal basis for the procurement is derived from the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation, and it involves justice and youth education services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in youth outreach, intervention, and education services, particularly those supporting community engagement and crime prevention. Organizations such as SMEs and VCSEs are well-suited to apply, as the requirements align with skills in delivering early intervention and youth-centred programmes. Companies like THE CORNFORTH PARTNERSHIP, with expertise in such areas, are primed to facilitate this procurement, reflecting the broad scope for partnerships and collaborations that can emerge from this contract. Participation in this venture could enable business growth by expanding service offerings in public sector contracts related to youth development initiatives.

## Notice

Durham County Council is commissioning a provider to deliver a targeted youth outreach and provision aligned to the Young Futures Hub programme. The service will combine outreach youth work, targeted intervention and place-based hub provision to: * Reduce anti-social behaviour (ASB) and crime * Improve outcomes for vulnerable children and young people * Deliver early intervention and prevention * Create sustainable pathways into positive futures The provider will be expected to embed the core principles of the Young Futures Hub model, including partnership working, early support, and youth-centred design. Funding for this opportunity is via the Department for Culture, Media and Sport as part of the Young Futures Programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057257-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | THE CORNFORTH PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 75230000 - Justice services
- 80310000 - Youth education services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2026 at 14:38 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057257-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057257-2026
  17th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cornforthpartnership.org
- http://www.durham.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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