Durham County Council · Awarded contract
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Award of DurhamWorks Working in the Arts Program to The Forge

Awarded 31 May 2022

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Awarded31 May 2022
Value£48,000.00
SupplierThe Forge
AgencyDurham County Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 3y 8mo ago9mo term
Awarded 31 May 2022Expired 28 Feb 2023

About

Durham County Council awarded a contract to The Forge for the DurhamWorks - Working in the Arts program, providing bespoke support to NEET participants aged 16-24 in County Durham with artistic talent to explore self-employment, employment, apprenticeships, or further learning.

The contract value is AUD 48,000 and includes an option to extend for 9 months, funded through the European Structural & Investment Funds and the Youth Employment Initiative.

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