Award of UKSPF People and Skills Projects to EKC Group by Folkestone and Hythe District Council
Folkestone and Hythe District Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of UKSPF People and Skills Projects to EKC Group by Folkestone and Hythe District Council
Awarded 27 May 2024
Ended 1y 7mo ago10mo term
Awarded 27 May 2024Expired 30 Mar 2025
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Folkestone and Hythe District Council awarded a contract to EKC Group for the delivery of two UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) projects focused on Retrofit and Green Skills and Construction Skills.
The contract, valued at £220,000, supports the council's UKSPF programme for the 2024/25 financial year, which aims to invest in communities, support local business, and enhance people and skills.
The Retrofit and Green Skills project provides green skills courses to build a workforce capable of achieving net zero and environmental ambitions, while the Construction Skills project funds technical and vocational qualifications up to level 2, vocational licences, and high-value qualifications to address local skills gaps.
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