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Business Durham Select List

Durham County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jul 2026 at 08:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

27 Feb 2026 at 10:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has employed an open procurement method for the establishment of the Business Durham Select List, aimed at supporting pre-start, start-up, and existing businesses. The procurement process operates under a light-touch regime and is below the threshold for open competition, with an active tender status. The select list, which was awarded on 2 July 2026, involves a variety of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and community interest companies, ensuring a responsive service that adapts to evolving business needs. The contract, which started on 1 May 2026, will run until 30 April 2028, with possibilities for extension up to 2030. The service is primarily focused on business and management consultancy services, particularly within region UKC14.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services to expand their operations and enhance regional business support. Ideal candidates are likely those from the SME or VCSE sectors due to the suitability criteria. The flexible nature of the Business Durham Select List allows for future submissions from eligible businesses, fostering an environment that encourages innovation and growth within the local economy. This proactive approach by Durham County Council not only supports local enterprises but also ensures a dynamic and vibrant business ecosystem.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Durham Select List

Notice Description

Established 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. This Contract has been awarded to 19 suppliers on a non-exclusivity basis.

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/062011-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£15,789 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
19
Supplier Names

BID WRITING SERVICES LIMITED

CREATE NORTH LTD

ESESSEE LIMITED

FAR NORTH LIMITED

FIRST FACE TO FACE LTD

Focus15

Guy Shackleton Growth Solutions

KAMPAKIS AND CO. LTD

LIKE US (NE) LIMITED

MARKET COLLECTIVE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

MYB BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LIMITED

NETWORKING KNOWHO LTD

Synergize Business Solutions

TEDCO BUSINESS SUPPORT LIMITED

TEES GLOBAL LTD

THE TECHNICOLOUR PROJECT LTD

THE WARDWAVE GROUP LTD

TRANSMIT START-UPS LIMITED

UMI COMMERCIAL LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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