Award of Community Learning Provision for Adults Aged 19+ in County Durham
Durham County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Community Learning Provision for Adults Aged 19+ in County Durham
Awarded 31 Aug 2017
Awarded31 Aug 2017
Value£1,600,000.00
AgencyDurham County Council
RegionNorth East
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 8y 2mo ago1y term
Awarded 31 Aug 2017Expired 31 Aug 2018
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Durham County Council awarded a contract to Northern Rights (DTV) Community Interest Company, Jack Drum Arts, North East Dance Community Interest Company, DISC, TIN arts, Training in Childcare Ltd, Acumen Community Enterprise Development Trust, and ASPIRE for the provision of Community Learning opportunities for adults aged 19+.
Funded by the Education & Skills Funding Agency, the contract required delivery organisations to design and cost innovative programmes supporting adults facing barriers to engagement, progression, and sustainable employment.
The contract value is AUD 1,600,000, with a duration of 1 year and an optional 12-month extension, for a maximum term of 2 years.
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Award of Community Learning Provision for Adults Aged 19+ in County Durham
Won by Northern Rights (DTV) Community Interest Company,Jack Drum Arts,North East Dance Community Interest Company,DISC,TIN arts,Training in Childcare Ltd,Acumen Community Enterprise Development Trust,ASPIRE, LEARNING, SUPPORT AND WELL BEING CIC,CDC Enterprise Agency,Foundation of Light,East Durham Trust,Groundwork North East,Fane Ltd,salt &light ne,The Cornforth Partnership,SMARTT North East Ltd,First Point Training,MBC Ceramics,Nigel Brough - Bespoke Training Solutions Ltd,Stanley Events Ltd,Learning Republic · Durham County Council
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