Panel of Providers for Alternative Education Provision for Excluded Pupils in County Durham
Durham County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedPanel of Providers for Alternative Education Provision for Excluded Pupils in County Durham
Awarded 02 Jan 2020
Awarded02 Jan 2020
Value£2,400,000.00
AgencyDurham County Council
RegionNorth East
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 4y 10mo ago2y term
Awarded 2 Jan 2020Expired 1 Jan 2022
About
Durham County Council awarded a contract to East Durham College, TM8 LTD, Home On The Range Ltd, World Alternative Education, Cornerstone Supported Housing & Counselling, Everyone Needs Good and Guided Engagement, ALD Hairdressing Training Academy, and Nud for a Panel of Providers for Alternative Education Provision.
The agreement created a list of providers offering alternative education placements to Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9) and Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11) pupils excluded from school, focusing on individualised personal, social, and academic curricula.
Providers were required to have delivery locations within County Durham or close proximity to neighbouring borders.
The contract value is AUD 2,400,000.
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Panel of Providers for Alternative Education Provision for Excluded Pupils in County Durham
Won by East Durham College,TM8 LTD,Home On The Range Ltd,World Alternative Education,Cornerstone Supported Housing & Couselling,Everyone Needs Good and Guided Engagement,ALD Hairdressing Training Academy,Nudge Education,Finchale Training College,Open Arms Ltd,Learning Trades Ltd,City of Sunderland YMCA Foyer,Pinnacle Training NE Limited,Box Clever Limited,Tweddle Children's Animal Farm Ltd,Heartwood Skills C.I.C · Durham County Council
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