DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL · Awarded contract
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Award of Skill Mill Durham Pilot for Youth Offending Employment Programme

Awarded 31 May 2017

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Awarded31 May 2017
Value£34,000.00
SupplierSkill Mill
AgencyDURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
RegionNorth East
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 8y 11mo ago6mo term
Awarded 31 May 2017Expired 30 Nov 2017

About

Durham County Council awarded a contract to Skill Mill for the establishment of a Skill Mill pilot in County Durham.

The programme, based on a not-for-profit social enterprise model set up by Newcastle YOT, is designed to help young people who have offended gain employment.

It also aims to increase corporate social responsibility in environmental projects by bringing together statutory environmental services, youth justice professionals, commercial businesses, and third sector organisations.

The contract value is AUD 34,000.

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