Planning

The Provision of Fleet Stores

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

13 Feb 2026 at 14:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 Feb 2026 at 11:51

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is currently in the planning phase of a procurement process titled "The Provision of Fleet Stores," aimed at outsourcing fleet management, repair, and maintenance services. The procurement is classified under the services category and targets the transportation and fleet management industry. The council is located in Durham, UKC14 region, United Kingdom. Preliminary Market Engagement is being pursued, with key due dates set for Friday 27th February 2026, by 12:00pm for online responses through the Open Portal system, and mandatory in-person discussions scheduled at Corten House on Thursday, 12th March 2026. The procurement contract period is planned to start on 1st September 2026 and end on 31st March 2031.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fleet management, repair, and maintenance services to expand their operations. The engagement process, involving submission of questionnaires and participation in scheduled discussions, allows businesses to demonstrate their capabilities and align services with the needs of the Durham County Council. Companies with expertise in outsourcing and operational efficiency within public sector projects are well-suited to compete for this contract, which spans several years and multiple depot locations, fostering a long-term business relationship with a public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Fleet Stores

Notice Description

Durham County Council are carrying out Preliminary Market Engagement with the market to assess the feasibility of outsourcing their Fleet Stores, which are split across four depot locations

Planning Information

This opportunity can be accessed via the Open Portal (Project Ref: OPEN2026296). All responses should be provided by completing the questionnaire and uploading your response via the Open Portal system before Friday 27th February 2026 @12:00pm. If you are unable to respond by the date and time stipulated, you should get in touch via the Open correspondence and additional arrangements may be considered. In-person discussions will be held at Corten House on Thursday 12th March. You will be allocated a 45-minute slot, once you confirm your availability for the above date. All correspondence regarding the in-person discussions should be made via the OPEN Portal. Please limit the number of representatives from your organisation to two persons. These in-person discussions are a mandatory component of the Preliminary Market Engagement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ed3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013481-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Feb 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLC14 Durham
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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