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In deliveryUnited KingdomServicesFramework agreement£1,000,000

003484 - Venue Hire for DurhamLearn

Published
Published 23 April 2026
Deadline
Closed 21 May 2026

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.

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
£13,000,000
Award date
10 June 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

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    11 June 2026

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  2. Contract Notice

    23 April 2026

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Awarded: 003484 - Venue Hire for DurhamLearn — won by ALINGTON HOUSE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION +12 — Skim