003484 - Venue Hire for DurhamLearn

contractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-0689faProcurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitablepending

Estimated value

Awarded value

£13.0m

Awarded 10 Jun 2026

Suppliers

13

4 SME

Lots

3

13 awarded

Published

11 Jun 2026

Description

The opportunity is issued as multiple Lot Framework that will support the delivery of: - Lot 1: SEND and Supported Employment provision - Lot 2: Adult Education and Apprenticeship provision - Lot 3: Medium to large‑scale education and engagement events The Council is looking to work with a number of venues to provide suitable locations for education and training programmes, this will be based on a number of factors seen below: • Training needs and support requirements • Preferred location • Type of Venue Required • Size of Venue The Council will agree a mechanism to contact providers in a timely manner in order to obtain up to date information on the Venues, availability and location, when there is a venue hire requirement. The Council reserves the right to reopen the Framework whenever required to increase the number of providers.

Scope

Reference
OPEN2026685
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2030
CPV classifications
55120000
70220000
Contract locations
North East England, United Kingdom
North East England, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Price100% weightingprice100.00%

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details· 13 awards

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£1.0m

Award date

10 Jun 2026

Contract start

31 Aug 2026

Contract end

31 Aug 2030

Lots · 3 total

Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
1SEND and Supported Employment Provision£250kcomplete
2Adult Education and Apprenticeship Provision£700kcomplete
3Medium and Large‑Scale Events£50kcomplete