Tender

Business Durham Select List

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Feb 2026 at 10:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Business Durham Select List," with the aim of establishing a network of specialists to support pre-start, start-up, and existing businesses under a flexible grant-funded scheme. The procurement lies within the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy Services, specifically targeting service delivery in the UKC14 region. The tender is currently in the active stage, with bidders required to submit their responses by 12:00 PM on 31 March 2026. The procurement method follows an open competition below threshold, with electronic submissions encouraged via the Open UK platform.

This procurement tender offers an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that specialise in business consultancy services to grow their business and expand their offerings. The five-year contract, potentially extending to 2030, is structured with options allowing Durham County Council the discretion to reopen the list to accommodate additional bidders, providing flexibility for strategic business development. Moreover, the successful proposal will be awarded based on pass/fail criteria combined with an agreed pricing schedule, presenting a lucrative outlet for businesses adept at responsive service delivery to evolving business needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Durham Select List

Notice Description

Business Durham is seeking to establish a select list of specialists to support the pre-start, start-up businesses and existing businesses, providing a flexible and responsive service to meet evolving business needs effectively and efficiently. Bidders are to be aware that this procurement is grant funded under UKSPF allocation of funds.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Council reserves the right to re-open and close the Select List to allow any additional Bidder(s) to apply at a future date at the Council's sole discretion, provided that they fully meet the essential criteria contained in the bidding documentation.

Renewal: Option to extend 2 x 12 months from the contract end date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ded
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017738-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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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