DurhamWorks (DurhamDirections) - Steps into Education Employment and Training

DurhamWorks (DurhamDirections) is looking to buy a programme of support and activities to find and engage young people who are currently not participating in education, employment or training (NEET).

DurhamWorks(DurhamDirections) ultimately seeks to progress all young people into education, employment and/or training, however many lack the confidence, aspirations, motivation, and employability skills to achieve this. Successful bids will offer a programme which delivers transferrable skills to ultimately bring them closer to progression into EET.

The bids should demonstrate how it will deliver activities to the young people who take part which will raise their aspirations, build their confidence, develop their transferrable skills and increase their vocational awareness.

No single bidder can tender for more than £175,000 (maximum of £43,750 per one geographical area and maximum of £175,000 across all geographic areas.

The proposed contract is to be let with an option to extend for a further 1 month from the actual end date subject to need, commissioner approval, funding and performance

This opportunity is funded under European Social Fund (ESF).

Tender documents can be accessed free of charge at www.nepo.org utilising reference DN643993

Additional information:

Tender Documents can be accessed Free of Charge at www.nepo.org utilising reference DN643993

Government spending data: These suppliers have received £1,861,574 in 27 payments (over £25k) from DEFRA (2021-04-26 to 2025-04-28).

Tender Documents

• Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder → — Tender notice
• Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder → — Tender notice
• Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder → — Award notice