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Beach Care Officer

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Jun 2025 at 10:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has awarded a contract for the Beach Care Officer role, focusing on environmental services in the United Kingdom, specifically in the heritage coast area of Durham. This public procurement process, classified under sub-central government authority, falls within the services category and reflects the council's commitment to improving water environments and community engagement through beach clean-ups. The procurement method was direct and below threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined process. The contract, valued at £74,855 GBP, was signed on 1 April 2025 and will run until 31 March 2028.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the environmental services sector, particularly those specialising in community engagement and coastal restoration activities. Durham Wildlife Trust, recognised as an SME and VCSE, won the contract, opening avenues for similar organisations to explore collaborations or initiatives that align with the council's beach care and water improvement goals. Firms capable of engaging community and corporate volunteers, and showcasing heritage coast work, are likely to find success in such projects, contributing to long-term community and environmental benefits.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Beach Care Officer

Notice Description

Beach care is part of Durham county council's and the heritage coast partnership's commitment to improving the water environment on the coast and engaging with community and corporate volunteers on beach cleans and communities on outreach. The majority of beach cleans will be in the heritage coast area. Occasionally, beach care is delivered outside of the heritage coast area, engaging with partners' activities and events, and showcasing the work of the heritage coast. In addition, engagement delivery will also look at 'source to sea' opportunities, working in land to improve outcomes on the coast.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054364
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030166-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,855 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
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
Not specified
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DURHAM WILDLIFE TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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