Durham County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Award of Sector-Based Routeways for NEET Young People in County Durham

Awarded 02 Jan 2018

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Awarded02 Jan 2018
Value£585,000.00
SupplierThe Cornforth Partnership,Penshaw View
AgencyDurham County Council
RegionNorth East
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 8y 5mo ago5mo term
Awarded 2 Jan 2018Expired 30 May 2018

About

Durham County Council awarded a contract to The Cornforth Partnership and Penshaw View for the delivery of tailored, sector-based routeways for 16-24 year olds in County Durham who are not in education, employment or training (NEET).

The contract, valued at £585,000, focuses on specialist providers with strong employer links to develop pathways into apprenticeships and jobs, with zero-hour contracts excluded as employment outcomes.

The initiative aims to create accessible employment pathways and ongoing training for sustained progression.

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