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General Inspections 2024/25 - Batch 2

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Jul 2025 at 08:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "General Inspections 2024/25 - Batch 2" was conducted by Durham County Council in the North East of England. This tender fell under the services category, specifically focusing on business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, and was executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarding stage of the process was completed, with the contract having a value of £57,412.08. The tender period concluded on 23rd May 2025, and the contract was scheduled to run from 9th June 2025 to 5th September 2025. Jacobs U.K. Limited has been successfully awarded the contract, as confirmed on 6th June 2025.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in multi-disciplinary projects within the highways, transportation, and civil engineering sectors. The tender also indicates suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it a viable option for smaller firms looking to expand their portfolio in government contracts. The focus on framework agreement call-offs suggests that businesses with established competencies in delivering comprehensive support services for the development of the built environment would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

General Inspections 2024/25 - Batch 2

Notice Description

Further Competition for General Inspections 2024/25 - Batch 2. Further competition in relation to Framework Agreement NEPO212 - Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment, Lot 2 Multi-Disciplinary - Highways, Transportation and Civil Engineering

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5500f4ac-6ebc-4a4e-b23e-3d5b5ebcb697
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8269804-6f28-4e52-a703-6372fe8c61e1
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
£57,412 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,412 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2025 - 5 Sep 2025 1-6 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
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

JACOBS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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