Award

North East Employment Land Review

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Oct 2025 at 12:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "North East Employment Land Review," led by Durham County Council, has culminated in an award. This initiative falls under the 'Business services' category and is valued at £88,603. It is designed to assess the growth trajectory of the region's economy and its effects on employment land demand over 15 years. The process, marked by selective procurement through a call-off from Framework Agreement NEPO212, was completed in the North East of the United Kingdom. Key phases included a tender deadline on 26th August 2025 and a contract period from 22nd September 2025 to 22nd March 2026, with the award being made active on 15th October 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in planning and development management services, particularly those capable of providing law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, and security solutions. Nathaniel Lichfield & Partners Limited was awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for similar large-scale entities, especially those equipped to harness growth in the region’s economic trajectory. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in such consultancy services might find framework agreements an effective entry pathway for further governmental contracts within the built environment sector.

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Notice Title

North East Employment Land Review

Notice Description

To undertake a joint Employment Land Review which provides the anticipated growth trajectory for the region's economy and the implications of this with respect to demand for employment land over the next 15 years. Further competition in relation to Framework Agreement NEPO212: Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment, Lot 6 - Planning/Development Management

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-302e0785-2d34-4499-bc09-04b0cd38544b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/553cc269-6b05-488d-bc80-3919e2abdb11
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
£88,603 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£88,603 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 22 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
Hannah Tate
Contact Email
hannah.tate@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

NATHANIEL LICHFIELD & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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