Award

Client Moving and Handling for Front Line staff and Emergency Responders

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

18 Mar 2026 at 14:34

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has concluded the award phase for the contract titled "Client Moving and Handling for Front Line Staff and Emergency Responders," classified under Health and first-aid training services. This selective procurement process involved calling off from the NEPO514 External Training DPS framework agreement. The contract, valued at £44,640, was awarded to FANE LIMITED and covers the delivery of training services to staff working in adult care and emergency response. The contract period is set to begin on 1st April 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2029, with services primarily located in the North East region of England.

This contract represents a business growth opportunity for companies specialising in health and first-aid training services, particularly Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) like FANE LIMITED. Businesses with expertise in providing training for client moving and handling, including the use of hoists and stand aids, will find themselves well-positioned to deliver quality services within this geographical area. Engaging in such contracts can bolster their portfolio and expand their presence in the public sector training market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Client Moving and Handling for Front Line staff and Emergency Responders

Notice Description

Delivery of training on client moving and handling use of hoists, stand aids, etc., to staff working on the front line in care services within Adult Care on the front line and those working as emergency responders. Call-off from Framework Agreement: NEPO514 External Training DPS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb0ede2e-302e-40f6-b3f5-729159358319
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dcb47a7-4332-401c-b53d-0d23a235d406
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80560000 - Health and first-aid training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,640 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,640 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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 5UQ
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

FANE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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