DCMS - Delivery of Youth Work Training Courses
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The public procurement process was initiated by Hartlepool Borough Council for the delivery of youth work training courses, under the DCMS Local Youth Transformation Fund. This contract falls under the services category, specifically targeting youth education and social work-related services. The contract was directly awarded to Youth Focus North East, as the procurement method employed was direct, below the threshold and void of competition.
Based in Hartlepool, this procurement process was completed with the contract commencing on 1st November 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2026, with a value of £67,687.11. This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in youth education and social services, particularly those that can provide training and qualification support compliant with National Occupational Standards. Large-scale organisations, such as regional youth work units, are well-positioned to capitalise on this opportunity, given their existing infrastructure and expertise in delivering youth work training.
The partnership with Hartlepool Borough Council can be a strategic advantage for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the North East’s youth service sector, providing critical skill development services to the community.
This requirement is grant funded from the DCMS Local Youth Transformation Fund and is an exemption outside of HBC Contract Procedure Rules. Contract relates to delivery of three introduction to youth work courses, two Level 2 Youth Work courses and one Level 3 Youth Work course that is available to the wider youth sector in Hartlepool. The Local Youth Transformation Pilot review identified 9 key areas for development across Hartlepool young people's services that could be funded by the pilot in line with the grant conditions.
The need for the delivery of high quality, Youth Work qualifications was deemed a priority. YFNE is our Regional Youth Work Unit and forms part of the network of regional Youth Work Units with nine other English regions. Regional Youth Work Units act as hubs for developing and supporting youth work in their area to ensure the sector is well-informed, skilled and responsive to changes in policy and needs.
YFNE is the lead deliverer for Youth Work training in our area. YFNE will deliver Introduction to Youth Work training and Youth Work qualifications at level 2 and 3. The qualifications embrace the National Occupational Standards for youth work.
They support the skills and knowledge leaners need to become a competent Youth Support Worker and Team Leader of Youth Support Workers. All delivery is led by a JNC Qualified Youth Worker who will support the learners through their journey on the qualification. YFNE is the regional driver for youth work in the region and the lead trainer.
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