Reopening of Provider Panel for Adult Learning & Skills Provision with Further Competition for Community Learning
Durham County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedReopening of Provider Panel for Adult Learning & Skills Provision with Further Competition for Community Learning
Awarded 14 Dec 2021
Awarded14 Dec 2021
Value£6,420,000.00
AgencyDurham County Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 3y 1mo ago1y 10mo term
Awarded 14 Dec 2021Expired 30 Sept 2023
About
Durham County Council awarded a contract to ALD Hairdressing, Communicators Training, Foundation of Light, Impact North East, North East Dance, and Stanley Events for the reopening of a Provider Panel for Adult Learning & Skills Provision, with a further competition for Community Learning.
The contract, valued at £6,420,000, involves adding new providers to the panel to deliver learning and education opportunities for adults aged 19+ in County Durham.
The panel is divided into two lots: Lot 1 - Community Learning and Lot 2 - Accredited Learning.
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Reopening of Provider Panel for Adult Learning & Skills Provision with Further Competition for Community Learning
Won by ALD Hairdressing,Communicators Training,Foundation of Light,Impact North East,North East Dance,Stanley Events · Durham County Council
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