Award of Adult Skills Learning Provision Contracts by Durham County Council
Durham County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Adult Skills Learning Provision Contracts by Durham County Council
Awarded 31 Aug 2023
Awarded31 Aug 2023
Value£150,280.80
AgencyDurham County Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 2y 3mo ago11mo term
Awarded 31 Aug 2023Expired 30 July 2024
About
Durham County Council awarded contracts to Cool Blue College Ltd, Evolution Training and Consultancy Services Limited, Orangebox Training Solutions Ltd, and Penshaw View Training for the provision of accredited adult learning up to Level two across County Durham.
The contracts, funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency, were awarded to multiple providers to deliver adult skills programmes, with delivery starting in September 2023.
The total contract value is £150,280.8.
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Award of Adult Skills Learning Provision Contracts by Durham County Council
Won by Cool Blue College Ltd,Evolution Training and Consultancy Services Limited,Orangebox Training Solutions Ltd,Penshaw View Training · Durham County Council
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