Award

Specialist Programme and Project Support

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

03 Oct 2025 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed a procurement process for "Specialist Programme and Project Support" under Framework Agreement NEPO212, specifically Lot 1: Multi-Disciplinary - Construction. This involves providing specialist commercial support, including cost estimating, cost assurance, and digitalisation of project management documentation. The procurement, categorised under business services such as law, marketing, and consulting, was executed using a selective method, with a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in the North East of the United Kingdom, the contract value is £200,000, set to run from 29th September 2025 to 31st March 2027. The award was made to Turner & Townsend Infrastructure Limited, with the award notice published on 3rd October 2025, following an active status on 18th September 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in comprehensive programme and project support, particularly those with expertise in cost management and digital project documentation. Ideal contenders for such contracts include firms with a robust multidisciplinary capability, able to handle complex projects within the construction environment. The opportunity is notably suitable for SMEs, offering strategic business growth possibilities by collaborating with a large local authority such as Durham County Council. The framework agreement approach facilitates ongoing partnership and project engagement, adding long-term value and stability for participating businesses.

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Notice Title

Specialist Programme and Project Support

Notice Description

Specialist commercial support including cost estimating, cost assurance, contract advice and support, programme management and digitalisation of project management documentation. Procured under Framework Agreement: NEPO212: Support Services for Development of the Built Environment, Lot 1: Multi-Disciplinary - Construction

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d548bbba-1521-4fdf-96cf-890e548cba16
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78f7a08e-92f9-4693-a0e6-df08236c20fb
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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
Guy Aynsley
Contact Email
guy.aynsley@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

TURNER & TOWNSEND INFRASTRUCTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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