Award

Multi-Disciplinary Team with Building Surveyor as Lead Consultant

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

29 Jan 2026 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed a procurement process titled "Multi-Disciplinary Team with Building Surveyor as Lead Consultant," under the Business Services category. This contract, with a value of £500,000, will provide consultancy services related to construction within the North East region of England. The procurement was conducted as a call-off from Framework Agreement NEPO212, Lot 1, and followed a selective procurement method. The award stage of this process is now completed, with the contract commencing on 11 January 2026 and potentially running until 10 January 2030, considering the optional extension. The tender period concluded on 21 November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in multidisciplinary construction consultancy, with building surveying expertise as a lead focus. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the framework's specific suitability provision. Engaging in this contract could lead to considerable business growth through enhanced regional exposure and potential for long-term collaboration with Durham County Council. The supplier awarded this contract is ATKINSRÉALIS UK LIMITED, demonstrating that the opportunity was secured by a large-scale enterprise, showcasing diverse participation possibilities in future similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Multi-Disciplinary Team with Building Surveyor as Lead Consultant

Notice Description

Multi-Disciplinary Team with Building Surveyor as Lead Consultant. Call-off from Framework Agreement NEPO212 Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment, Lot 1 - Multi-Disciplinary - Construction Contract Start Date: 11 January 2026 Contract End Date: 10 January 2028 Number of Optional Extensions applicable: 1 Length of the extension option: 24months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3e4e2be-5f8d-46e2-b4e0-56cc4d901098
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 Jan 2026 - 10 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Guy Aynsley
Contact Email
guy.aynsley@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINSRÉALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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