Tender

School of Rocks Coalfield Schools project

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

15 Mar 2019 at 11:13

Tender

12 Mar 2019 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is seeking an educational contractor for the "School of Rocks Coalfield Schools project," aimed at working with four primary schools in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 29 March 2019. The total contract value is £10,000, and the project falls under the category of Administrative educational services, with the contract period commencing on 5 April 2019 and ending on 31 July 2019. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing any eligible suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and consultancy sectors, particularly those specialising in geographic education or environmental studies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given the suitability criteria. Firms engaged in business services such as marketing, consulting, and educational materials may find this project especially relevant, enabling them to establish or expand their partnerships with local schools while contributing to community engagement in geological studies.

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Notice Title

School of Rocks Coalfield Schools project

Notice Description

An educational contractor is required to work with 4 primary schools in coalfield areas, to explore their local geology, landscape and heritage and compare it with lead mining areas in the North Pennines.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e0dec8a-434b-4209-a3df-bf14066eb4e4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

75121000 - Administrative educational services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Apr 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Geraldine Stoddart
Contact Email
geraldine.stoddart@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

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