Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bee-a3de-705b-b734-433ed9fdd0dd/contract-for-youth-employment-initiative-2016-2018-durhamworks-subcontractor-f closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Contract for Youth Employment Initiative 2016-2018 - DurhamWorks Subcontractor Framework [Durham County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/durham-county-council) Estimated value £500,000 to £1,800,000 Published 11 Dec 2015 Deadline Closed 14 Jan 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Contract for Youth Employment Initiative 2016-2018 - DurhamWorks Subcontractor Framework Durham County Council is receiving funding from the European Social Fund (ESF) as part of the 2014-2020 European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme in England. The Department for Work and Pensions is the Managing Authority for the England ESF programme. DurhamWorks has been created as the vehicle to deliver the learning, training, employment, support, and development activities which are funded under European Social Fund (ESF) and Youth Employment Initiative (YEI) funding. The funding has not yet been confirmed and all bidders should note that any award under this tender activity is subject to the funding being confirmed by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP). The Subcontractor Framework is intended to complement the activities provided by the DurhamWorks Delivery Partners adding additional capacity and filling identified gaps in provision based on participant need. Participants must meet relevant criteria and be residents of County Durham. This Framework (the Framework) is for provision of DurhamWorks learning, training, employment and support activities for young people and young adults aged 15 - 24, split into two Lots: Lot 1 Engagement & Progression of Vulnerable and Disadvantaged Groups; Lot 2 DurhamWorks New Employment Zone. Additional information: Information about delivery location: Participant must be residents of County Durham at the commencement of the learning/support activity. Providers may be organisations registered outside County Durham and delivery may take place outside the County. 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