Scope
Reference
OPEN2026261
Description
Groundwork services to deliver two employability programmes for NEET 16-17 year olds as part of the externally funded Youth Trailblazer programme.
Groundwork is a nationally established charitable organisation with a strong track record in delivering employability support for young people who are NEET. They specialise in engaging 16-17 year olds facing multiple barriers and supporting progression through proven, community based interventions.
Contract 1. Groundworks Training Provision for NEET Young People
Supplier
Contract value
- £40,808 excluding VAT
- £48,969.60 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
31 January 2026
Contract dates
- 1 February 2026 to 31 March 2026
- 2 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
GROUNDWORK NORTH EAST
- Companies House: 02702815
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBTC-8461-VXRQ
Unit14, Parsons Court Welbury Way
Newton Aycliffe
DL5 6ZE
United Kingdom
Region: UKC14 - Durham CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Contract 1. Groundworks Training Provision for NEET Young People
Contracting authority
Stockton on Tees Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCVQ-6435-GNMW
Dunedin House, Columbia Drive, Thornaby
Stockton on Tees
TS17 6BJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government