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Cost of Living and Debt Advice

Durham County Council

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23 Jul 2025 at 15:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed a public procurement process titled "Cost of Living and Debt Advice," focusing on the delivery of cost of living and debt advice services in the Durham region of the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category and was funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The procurement process reached the award stage as of 23rd July 2025. The contract, valued at £301,874 (gross), is designed to be completed by 31st March 2026 and commenced on 1st July 2025. The procurement method was described as "Below threshold - unknown," adhering to the light-touch regime for guidance services. The primary location for service delivery is UKC14, aligning with Durham's local government area.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the guidance and advice services industry. The contract was awarded to several suppliers, including AGE CONCERN DURHAM COUNTY, CITIZENS ADVICE COUNTY DURHAM, DURHAM CHRISTIAN PARTNERSHIP, and EAST DURHAM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST LIMITED. These suppliers are well-suited for the tender due to their expertise and capacity in providing community-focused services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger non-profit organisations in the guidance services sector, especially those with experience in community development and social services, would find such opportunities profitable and well within their operational scope. By leveraging this opportunity, businesses can effectively expand their service offerings and enhance community impact in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cost of Living and Debt Advice

Notice Description

Cost of living and debt advice delivered by four community partners funded through the UK Shared Prosperity fund.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0564cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042470-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£301,874 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Postcode Area
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 & Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

AGE CONCERN DURHAM COUNTY

CITIZENS ADVICE COUNTY DURHAM

DURHAM CHRISTIAN PARTNERSHIP

EAST DURHAM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST LIMITED

Further Information

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