Award

Project Management Services (Employer's Agent, Cost Consultancy) - Horden and Easington School.

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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26 Feb 2026 at 08:58

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves the awarding of a contract for project management services, including cost consultancy, related to the development of Horden and Easington School in the North East of England. The buying organisation responsible for this tender is Durham County Council. It falls under the industry category of construction project management services, as per the CPV classification scheme. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, following a selective procurement method as a call-off from the NEPO212 Framework Agreement (Lot 7). The contract, valued at £178,435.30, was awarded to Identity Consult Limited, a large-scale supplier, and will span from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2029. The award was published on 26th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in project management services within the construction industry. With Durham County Council acting as the contracting authority, businesses with expertise in handling educational infrastructure projects, particularly in the North East region, will find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio. Given the compatibility with small and medium enterprises (SMEs), those looking to leverage their local industry expertise in construction project management could effectively compete in future similar contracts. The established relationship with the successful supplier also highlights the potential for larger organisations to participate in and benefit from the call-off framework agreements managed by public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project Management Services (Employer's Agent, Cost Consultancy) - Horden and Easington School.

Notice Description

Project Management Services (Employer's Agent, Cost Consultancy) for Horden and Easington School. Call off in relation to Framework Agreement: NEPO212: Support Services for Development of the Built Environment, Lot 7: Project Management.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73a31121-4b87-4180-90d3-bad62fc3b651
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8667bfa-e584-41b1-a3d1-4f98a8c78a6a
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£178,435 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£178,435 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
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
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

IDENTITY CONSULT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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