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Strategic Flood Risk Assessment

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Nov 2025 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has engaged in a procurement process for the project titled "Strategic Flood Risk Assessment" within the realm of business services, specifically catering to consulting related to flood, coastal and marine support services. This procurement, conducted under the framework agreement NEPO212, utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The project targets the North East region of the United Kingdom and concluded with an award stage on 24th November 2025, following the tendering period which ended on 17th October 2025. This process, valued at £43,382, runs from 1st November 2025 to 31st August 2027.

The completed tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specialised in strategic environmental assessments, particularly those providing flood risk and water cycle expertise. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could greatly benefit from involvement in such public contracts, gaining access to steady revenue streams and valuable experience within government projects. This contract, awarded to Jacobs U.K. Limited, highlights the potential for established companies to leverage their extensive expertise and align with public sector goals, while smaller firms could consider similar avenues for growth in future tendering opportunities.

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Notice Title

Strategic Flood Risk Assessment

Notice Description

To produce a Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) and Water Cycle Study (WCS). This will involve carrying out a review and update of the previous SFRA and WCS which were completed in 2018. The studies are required to support the review of the County Durham Plan (CDP). Further competition in relation to Framework Agreement NEPO212: Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment, Lot 4 - Flood, Coastal & Marine.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d6078824-e5c4-4fd5-81e9-98cd44e9af57
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c510b465-9209-49b5-a821-4f36f845ac64
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
£43,382 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,382 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Aug 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
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

JACOBS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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