AwardedAwarded 14 September 2026

Employers: System Engagement, Inclusion and Redesign

North East Combined Authority · Local authority

In brief

North East Combined Authority awarded training work to Durham County Council and North East Chamber of Commerce on 14 September 2026.

The notice gives a value of £400,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 7 months, starting 1 September 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

The North East Mayoral Strategic Authority is seeking to commission a contractor for Employers: System Engagement, Inclusion & Redesign. The commission is split into Lot1a Employer Inclusion & Workforce Redesign (Health) and Lot1b Employer Engagement, Aspirations & Opportunity Pathways (Youth Employment). Lot 1a will focus on supporting employers to better recruit, retain and support individuals experiencing health-related barriers to work, including people with a health condition or disability, neurodivergence and women's health needs. Lot 1b will focus on supporting employers to improve engagement with young people, including those who are NEET or at risk of becoming NEET.

Who won

Winner	Value	Dates
Durham County Council 23 bids received	£226,896	Awarded 14 September 2026
North East Chamber of Commerce (SME) 23 bids received	£94,658	Awarded 14 September 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

15 May 2026Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 044951-2026
12 June 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 055718-2026
1 July 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 061788-2026
22 September 2026Contract award notice · UK6, notice 089427-2026

About the buyer

North East Combined AuthorityLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for training

Aim 2 Learn Ltd1 contract
Alpha Care Agency Limited1 contract
B-Skill Limited1 contract
Back to Work Training Limited1 contract
Castleview Group Training Limited1 contract

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From notice 044951-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 15 May 2026, last updated 22 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.