Award

002688 - TRI.X on-line resources for AHS

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 Nov 2025 at 08:39

Award

07 Nov 2025 at 08:28

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has recently completed a procurement process titled "002688 - TRI.X on-line resources for AHS." This procurement falls under the services category specifically relating to software programming and consultancy services. The contract was awarded to Signis Limited and is valued at £46,000, covering the region of North East, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender stage finalised on 30 October 2025. The contract period is set to begin on 23 December 2025 and conclude on 22 December 2026.

This tender provides growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in software programming and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in providing online information, procedures, and guidance for adult social services, are well-suited to compete for such opportunities. The engagement of large entities like Signis Limited in this domain demonstrates the scalability and potential for diverse business sizes to supply innovative solutions within the public sector framework.

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Notice Title

002688 - TRI.X on-line resources for AHS

Notice Description

Tri.x provides web-enabled information, procedures and guidance for Adult Social Service. This includes online procedures and handbooks underpin statutory requirements and reflect best practice in social care and safeguarding. It uses legal, professional and technical expertise. Call off from G Cloud 14.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ccc33821-6270-4505-b84c-31fe87e59bf7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/703b6ced-7e54-4cfa-92f0-2ea4faf3a1ba
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£46,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 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
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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

SIGNIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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