Durham County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Award of Counter Service and Food Preparation Employment Routeway under DurhamWorks Provider Panel

Awarded 09 May 2021

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Awarded09 May 2021
Value£79,120.00
SupplierOptimum Skills Ltd,SMARTT North East Ltd
AgencyDurham County Council
RegionNorth East
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 4y 11mo ago7mo term
Awarded 9 May 2021Expired 30 Nov 2021

About

Durham County Council awarded a contract to Optimum Skills Ltd and SMARTT North East Ltd for a Counter Service and Food Preparation Employment Routeway, competed as a call-off from the DurhamWorks Provider Panel Employment Routeways (2020–2021).

The provision required bidders to demonstrate an understanding of employer needs for counter service and food preparation roles and embed this in the training so employers receive the right people for the right job, creating sustained employment outcomes for DurhamWorks participants.

Bidders were expected to show prior work with employers, Sector Skills Councils, or industry experts in designing the routeway.

The contract value was £79,120.

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