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003411 - 2025/26 Bursary Fees for Y3 University

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Mar 2026 at 09:03

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was conducted by Durham County Council, focusing on bursary fees for university services during the academic year 2025/26. The contract, titled "2025/26 Bursary Fees for Y3 University," falls under the industry category of higher education services. The service location is in Durham, United Kingdom, within the UKC14 region. As of the latest update, the process is in the award stage, with Newcastle University selected as the supplier, and the contract is scheduled to start on 8 September 2025 and end on 6 July 2026. The procurement method employed was direct, as it was below the threshold and conducted without competition. Key dates include the contract signing on 7 September 2025 and the notice publication on 27 March 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those capable of supporting university staff bursaries. Though the procurement approach was direct, meaning the competition was not open, similar opportunities may exist for entities providing services to public authorities. Businesses with expertise in handling educational service contracts or public sector collaborations would be well-suited to engage with similar tenders in the future. Such contracts can lead to potential long-term partnerships with sub-central government entities like Durham County Council, aiding business growth and development in the educational services sector.

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Notice Title

003411 - 2025/26 Bursary Fees for Y3 University

Notice Description

This is for a bursary uplift for 2 members of staff for 2025/26.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0675e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028263-2026
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
£50,408 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Sep 20256 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 6 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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