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Design Services and Associated Technical Support for Durham City Centre Connectivity

Durham County Council

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29 Apr 2026 at 10:36

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Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has awarded a contract for design services and technical support aimed at improving connectivity in Durham City Centre. This contract, valued at £188,225.75, falls under the industry category of business services, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement process followed a selective method through a call-off from the NEPO212 framework agreement. The contract period runs from 27th February to 19th November 2026, within the North East region of England. This award was made on 22nd April 2026, signalling the completion of the tender process.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in design and technical support for urban planning and transportation systems. It particularly suits small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver comprehensive development support services for the built environment, as outlined in Lot 9 of the framework agreement. Organisations such as SWECO UK LIMITED have already been recognised for their capabilities, setting a precedent for other potential suppliers in the sector to explore similar opportunities for expanding their business footprint in the region. Business users looking to capitalise on framework agreements within law and consulting services may also find this contract beneficial for future endeavours in government procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design Services and Associated Technical Support for Durham City Centre Connectivity

Notice Description

Design Services and Associated Technical Support for Durham City Centre Connectivity. Call-off under Framework Agreement: NEPO212: Support Services for Development of the Built Environment, Lot 9: Highways & Transportation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2fa34b9a-2c67-425e-8697-53ed47621c2c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c1ed1d5-ea22-4be6-8b76-369636412a2b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£188,225 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£188,225 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 19 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Durham County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Postcode Area
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
Framwellgate & Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Sweco UK Limited

Further Information

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