Award of Sector Routeways Support for NEET Young People in County Durham
Durham County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Sector Routeways Support for NEET Young People in County Durham
Awarded 02 Jul 2017
Awarded02 Jul 2017
Value£1,077,450.00
AgencyDurham County Council
RegionNorth East
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 8y 5mo ago11mo term
Awarded 2 July 2017Expired 30 May 2018
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Durham County Council awarded a contract to Optimum Skills Limited, RAW DIGITAL TRAINING, and First Point Training for the delivery of tailored bespoke support to 16-24 year olds in County Durham who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET).
The providers, selected for their strong employer links, will develop and deliver sector-based routeways linked to real opportunities such as work experience, traineeships, apprenticeships, and jobs, creating accessible pathways into employment with ongoing training and development to support sustained progression.
The contract value is £1,077,450.
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