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    ContractsVenue Hire Framework for Durham Education and Training Programs
    Awarded contract

    Venue Hire Framework for Durham Education and Training Programs

    Awarded
    £13m
    Published 11 Jun 2026

    Multi-lot venue hire framework to support SEND, adult education, apprenticeships, and large-scale education events across Durham.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 11 Jun 2026· 4 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £13m
    Published 11 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £13,000,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Education & Training
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Suppliers

    13 suppliers
    • AH
      ALINGTON HOUSE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
    Lead contractor
  1. CM
    CHESTER-LE-STREET METHODIST CHURCH
    Consortium partner
  2. NH
    NEWTON HALL COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
    Consortium partner
  3. FM
    FRAMWELLGATE MOOR YOUTH & COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
    Consortium partner
  4. CD
    CONSETT AND DISTRICT HERITAGE AND ARTS COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY
    Consortium partner
  5. EA
    THE EXCEL ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP
    Consortium partner
  6. EP
    EDUCATION PLUS NE LTD
    Consortium partner
  7. BC
    BULLION COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE
    Consortium partner
  8. GC
    GILESGATE COMMUNITY AND WELFARE ASSOCIATION
    Consortium partner
  9. SP
    ST. PAULS (SPENNYMOOR) CENTRE LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  10. SY
    SPENNYMOOR YOUTH AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
    Consortium partner
  11. JF
    JUBILEE FIELDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
    Consortium partner
  12. NA
    NEWTON AYCLIFFE YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTRE
    Consortium partner
  13. Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 4 months ago.

    11 June 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    Durham Council is establishing a multi-lot venue hire framework to support education and training delivery across three key areas: Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) and Supported Employment; Adult Education and Apprenticeships; and Medium to Large-Scale Education and Engagement Events. The Council seeks to partner with multiple venues that can provide flexible, suitable locations tailored to specific training needs and requirements. Venue selection will be based on factors including training support requirements, preferred location, venue type, and capacity. The Council will establish a communication mechanism to contact providers efficiently regarding venue availability and location details when hire requirements arise. This is a framework agreement, and the Council reserves the right to reopen it periodically to expand the provider base.

    Track record

    1 award · 1 winner
    Open panel

    Mostly framework call-offs rather than head-to-head competition.

    In facilities management, DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL has awarded 1 contract to 1 supplier.

    Who wins here
    1. ALINGTON HOUSE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION1× · 100%

    Across facilities management, the most active winners are The Lunch Bag Limited, GLANMORE FOODS LTD, JCT Bradbury Ltd T/a Irish School Meals — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-0689fa

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