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Framework for Legionella Risk Assessments

Durham County Council

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jul 2026 at 08:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

27 May 2026 at 17:55

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

31 Mar 2026 at 10:36

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

02 Mar 2026 at 14:50

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

02 Mar 2026 at 12:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council procured a framework for competent and accredited contractors to carry out Legionella risk assessments across approximately 525 premises. The work covers offices, public buildings, educational establishments, leisure facilities, communal areas, fire stations and sports pavilions. This is a specialist inspection and environmental services requirement, including assessment of water-system risks and reporting suitable control measures. Delivery is across the Durham area and associated council premises. The framework can also be used by academy schools and multi-academy trusts in the North East, maintained schools in County Durham, County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service, Believe Housing, parish and town councils, and other agreed public organisations that enter the required access arrangements with Durham County Council.

The procurement is complete and the framework was awarded to Churchill Contract Services Limited on 27 May 2026; the contract was signed on 18 July 2026. It used an above-threshold open procedure, with one framework provider and no reopening of competition for call-off contracts. The tender estimate was £255,600 gross, while the awarded and contracted value is £396,200 gross, all in GBP. The framework runs from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2028, with an option to extend to 31 July 2030. The tender deadline was 17 April 2026 at noon, following an enquiry deadline of 27 March 2026. Evaluation weighted price at 50%, with experience, an assessment example, contract management, methodology and social value each weighted at 10%. Thirteen bids were received, including nine from SMEs.

This requirement demonstrates recurring demand from Durham County Council and its partner public-sector organisations for a single specialist provider capable of managing Legionella risk assessments at considerable scale. A credible competitor would need Legionella Control Association accreditation or an equivalent qualification, demonstrable experience of comparable risk assessments, robust contract-management systems and a clear delivery methodology. Evidence should include a strong sample assessment and the ability to coordinate work across varied premises such as schools, leisure sites, offices, fire stations and communal facilities. Suppliers must also demonstrate sound financial standing, appropriate insurance, compliance with health and safety requirements, environmental compliance, and adherence to equality and diversity law. Social value performance formed part of the assessment, and SME participation was considered suitable.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for Legionella Risk Assessments

Notice Description

Durham County Council requires a competent and accredited Contractor to deliver a comprehensive programme of Legionella Risk Assessments across approximately 525 premises, including but not limited to offices, public buildings, educational establishments, leisure facilities, communal areas, fire stations and sports pavilions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Framework period is 2 years, with the option to extend by a further 2 years from the framework end date. Framework commencement date is 01 August 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070540-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£255,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£255,600 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£396,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£396,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-03-04

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
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Contact Phone
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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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate & Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Churchill Contract Services Ltd

Further Information

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