003484 - Venue Hire for DurhamLearn
Estimated value
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Awarded value
£13.0m
Suppliers
13
Lots
3
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
- 5512000070220000
- Contract locations
- North East England, United KingdomNorth 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.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 100% weighting | price | 100.00% |
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.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SEND and Supported Employment Provision | £250k | complete |
| 2 | Adult Education and Apprenticeship Provision | £700k | complete |
| 3 | Medium and Large‑Scale Events | £50k | complete |