Award

Advanced Professional Certificate in Investigative Practice

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

12 Jun 2025 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of an Advanced Professional Certificate in Investigative Practice, a Level 7 qualification. The contracting process falls under the below-threshold procurement category, operating under the light-touch regime. The award was made on 12th June 2025, and the contract period runs from 2nd June 2025 to 31st March 2026. The industry targeted is Education and Training Services within the UKC14 region, specifically in Durham, United Kingdom. The procurement stage now stands as 'Award,' with Bond Solon, a London-based SME, chosen as the supplier. The gross contract value is £36,000, with a net value of £30,000.

This tender represents valuable growth opportunities for businesses within the education and training sector, particularly those capable of delivering high-level qualifications in investigative practices. Small and medium enterprises skilled in developing specialised training programmes geared towards professional development would be apt contenders for similar opportunities. The procurement method suggests adaptability for smaller entities, offering potential for those interested in advancing educational services under the light-touch regime. Furthermore, local businesses in the UKC14 region may benefit from proximity advantages in fulfilling such contracts efficiently.

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Notice Title

Advanced Professional Certificate in Investigative Practice

Notice Description

Advanced Professional Certificate in Investigative Practice level 7 qualification

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05478b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031876-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

BOND SOLON

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