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Review of External Wall Insulation Works

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Aug 2025 at 13:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Review of External Wall Insulation Works" with the awarding of the contract to Retrofit Coordination Services Ltd. This contract falls under the services category with the CPV classification of Performance Review Services. The procurement was conducted under a limited method, specifically for below-threshold projects, indicating a restricted competition format. This contract, valued at £50,000 (net), began on 1st August 2025 and is set to conclude by 31st July 2026. The services are to be delivered within the regional specification UKC1 in the United Kingdom, and the procurement stage is marked as complete, with the award status being active as of the latest update dated 28th August 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in building consultancy or construction-related services, especially those specialising in performance reviews. Given the specialised nature of the contract, businesses that can demonstrate expertise in assessing the efficacy and safety of external wall insulation works would be strong contenders for such opportunities. With the public sector's progressive focus on improving energy efficiency and building performance, companies in these sectors can leverage such contracts for portfolio expansion and establish themselves as key players in similar future procurements. The contract’s regional focus around Durham and the surrounding areas further suggests that businesses with a local presence or knowledge may have an advantage in executing the contract efficiently and economically.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Review of External Wall Insulation Works

Notice Description

Review of External Wall Insulation Works undertaken in properties

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058f72
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052022-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79313000 - Performance review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 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
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

RETROFIT COORDINATION SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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