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Principal Designer Services - Horden and Easington School

Durham County Council

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26 Feb 2026 at 09:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Principal Designer Services at the sites of former Easington Colliery Primary School and Fifth Street Open Space in Peterlee, County Durham, has reached the award stage. Conducted by Durham County Council, the contract falls under the business services category, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement process is selective and involves a call-off from a framework agreement, NEPO212. The contract period commenced on 1st January 2026 and will conclude on 31st December 2029, with an award value of £30,215 GBP. The supplier, Identity Consult Limited, was confirmed as the successful bidder on 23rd February 2026. This tender aids in the development of the built environment in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and design services, particularly those geared towards the development of built environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have experience in serving similar regional contracts stand well-placed to compete, offering prospects to expand into public sector engagements. The partnership with Durham County Council can foster long-term relationships and enhance corporate visibility in the North East. Businesses offering principal designer services that are proficient in handling framework agreements can find fertile ground for growth in this bid. Strategic alignment with large organisations like Identity Consult Limited can further provide exposure and pave the way for collaborative ventures in future projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Principal Designer Services - Horden and Easington School

Notice Description

Principal Designer Services at Site of Former Easington Colliery Primary School, Seaside Lane, Easington Colliery, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3PW and Former Fourth and Fifth Street Open Space, Fifth Street, Horden, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 4LA Call-off from Framework Agreement: NEPO212: Support Services for Development of the Built Environment, Lot 12: Principal Designer

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e43022a-0e8c-4ac9-8140-6041a302b89e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/042b7d8f-362f-4e4a-b24b-1d53a6e83f99
Current Stage
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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
£30,215 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,215 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20266 months 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
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

Identity Consult

Further Information

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