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In deliveryUnited KingdomServicesFramework agreement£1,000,000

Venue Hire for DurhamLearn - Call off awards for Sept 2026 - July 2027

Awarded to ALINGTON HOUSE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, BULLION COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE, CHESTER-LE-STREET METHODIST CHURCH +10 more

Published
Published 23 April 2026
Deadline
Closed 21 May 2026
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Overview

Durham County Council has awarded a framework agreement valued at £13 million for venue hire across three lots supporting SEND and Supported Employment provision, Adult Education and Apprenticeship provision, and medium to large-scale education and engagement events. The contract has been awarded to 13 community venues and organizations, which will provide flexible venue provision based on training needs, location preferences, and event scale requirements.

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Lots (3)

  • SEND and Supported Employment Provision

    £5,129,304Won by SPENNYMOOR YOUTH AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONWon by CHESTER-LE-STREET METHODIST CHURCHWon by EDUCATION PLUS NE LTDWon by FRAMWELLGATE MOOR YOUTH & COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONWon by JUBILEE FIELDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONWon by ALINGTON HOUSE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONWon by BULLION COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTREWon by CONSETT AND DISTRICT HERITAGE AND ARTS COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANYWon by NEWTON AYCLIFFE YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTREWon by ST. PAULS (SPENNYMOOR) CENTRE LIMITED

  • Adult Education and Apprenticeship Provision

    £11,129,304Won by ALINGTON HOUSE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONWon by SPENNYMOOR YOUTH AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONWon by ST. PAULS (SPENNYMOOR) CENTRE LIMITEDWon by THE EXCEL ACADEMY PARTNERSHIPWon by GILESGATE COMMUNITY AND WELFARE ASSOCIATIONWon by BULLION COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTREWon by CONSETT AND DISTRICT HERITAGE AND ARTS COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANYWon by CHESTER-LE-STREET METHODIST CHURCHWon by EDUCATION PLUS NE LTDWon by JUBILEE FIELDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONWon by NEWTON AYCLIFFE YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTREWon by FRAMWELLGATE MOOR YOUTH & COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

  • Medium and Large‑Scale Events

    £3,000,000Won by SPENNYMOOR YOUTH AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONWon by CHESTER-LE-STREET METHODIST CHURCHWon by NEWTON HALL COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£1,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
23 April 2026
Questions by
18 May 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Hotel meeting and conference servicesNon-residential property renting or leasing services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£13,129,304
Award date
30 July 2026
Contract period
31 August 2026 → 31 August 2030
Winners
  • ALINGTON HOUSE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
  • BULLION COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE
  • CHESTER-LE-STREET METHODIST CHURCH
  • CONSETT AND DISTRICT HERITAGE AND ARTS COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY
  • EDUCATION PLUS NE LTD
  • FRAMWELLGATE MOOR YOUTH & COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
  • GILESGATE COMMUNITY AND WELFARE ASSOCIATION
  • JUBILEE FIELDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
  • NEWTON AYCLIFFE YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTRE
  • NEWTON HALL COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
  • SPENNYMOOR YOUTH AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
  • ST. PAULS (SPENNYMOOR) CENTRE LIMITED
  • THE EXCEL ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    12 August 2026

  2. Contract

    11 June 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    23 April 2026

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