Award

Property Valuation Support

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

27 Nov 2025 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Property Valuation Support" contract, conducted by Durham County Council, belongs to the business services category, with a focus on planning and development management. Situated in the North East region of the United Kingdom, the process utilised a selective procurement method, involving Call-off from a framework agreement, particularly NEPO212 for development support services. The entire contract, valued at £180,000, covers the period from 22nd September 2025 to 21st September 2026, with Capita PLC being the awarded supplier. The award status was completed and published on 27th November 2025, following an active award on 24th November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in property valuation and consultancy, to collaborate with local councils in the planning and development sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a favourable chance to compete due to the suitability criteria indicating preference towards such entities, providing an avenue for growth. Businesses with expertise in the built environment planning and housing services could substantially benefit by participating in framework agreements like these, which ensure steady work and partnerships with local government bodies.

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Notice Title

Property Valuation Support

Notice Description

Property valuation support on behalf of DCC Corporate Estates and Strategic Projects Service in connection with Planning and Housing Service, Housing Delivery Team property acquisitions. Call off from Framework Agreement: NEPO212: Support Services for Development of the Built Environment, Lot 6 - Planning/ Development Management

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-978bdc4e-40dc-4ab6-9cb0-5e310f26cd9b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e6f62a6-e259-45fa-b082-c06c5a781109
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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 21 Sep 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
Mary Robinson
Contact Email
mary.robinson@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

CAPITA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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