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BSc Real Estate Management Course

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Mar 2026 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Durham County Council involves a service contract for the BSc Real Estate Management Course. The buying organisation, Durham County Council, based in Durham, United Kingdom, has awarded the contract to the University of the Built Environment located in Reading. This tender falls under the industry category of higher education services and was directly procured using a method 'Below threshold - without competition.' The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract signed on 18th March 2026, and the service scheduled to commence on 30th March 2026, running until 26th July 2030.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in higher education, specifically those offering professional development courses tailored for the public sector. The process, though not competitively tendered, could guide similar institutions or training providers towards collaborating with public authorities to offer specialised educational services. Large-scale academic institutions or organisations with a focus on distance or part-time learning might have an advantageous position due to the nature of the service being a part-time undergraduate course aimed at career development within the public service realm.

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Notice Title

BSc Real Estate Management Course

Notice Description

This is send a member of a service area to University to undertake a part-time undergraduate course to support with future career development.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06703e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025723-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,810 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 26 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
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

UNIVERSITY OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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