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TECHNICAL REVIEW OF TEES VALLEY ENERGY RECOVERY TECHNOLOGY

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Nov 2025 at 09:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has recently completed a procurement process for the "Technical Review of Tees Valley Energy Recovery Technology" project, which falls under the services category, specifically business services such as law, marketing, and consulting. The project required an independent assessment and technical review of the TVERF initiative from the Council's perspective. The procurement was carried out directly, without competition, as it was below the financial threshold. The contract was awarded to LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS LLP, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in London, with the contract period running from 20th November 2025 to 27th March 2026. This opportunity is located in the UKC1 region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancies specialising in business and technical reviews, particularly those within the SME sector experienced in environmental recovery projects. Such contracts can assist these businesses in gaining valuable exposure and experience with sub-central government contracts, potentially paving the way for future collaborations. Firms with expertise in business services law, marketing, consulting, or related areas stand to benefit greatly from engaging in such assignments by showcasing their capabilities and establishing themselves as key players in government-driven projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TECHNICAL REVIEW OF TEES VALLEY ENERGY RECOVERY TECHNOLOGY

Notice Description

To carryout an independent assessment and technical review of the TVERF project from a Durham County Council perspective.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e9d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077509-2025
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
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2025 - 27 Mar 2026 1-6 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
Hannah Tate
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

LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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