Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement - Events and Activities Countywide

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

11 Jun 2026 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Preliminary Market Engagement - Events and Activities Countywide," focused on services within various sectors including the hotel, restaurant and retail trade, exhibition, fair and congress organisation, education and training, recreational, cultural and sporting, as well as other community services. The procurement is taking place in the United Kingdom, specifically within the County Durham region. As of now, the key date to note is the deadline for returning the Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) form by 7th July 2026. The tender is set under the legal framework of the UK Public Contracts Regulations of 2023, and it's expected to commence from 1st August 2026, extending potentially until 2030.

This preliminary engagement offers an attractive opportunity for businesses in the hospitality sector, event organisers, educational institutions, and community service providers to engage in public sector work and potentially secure long-term contracts with the council. Companies that provide comprehensive services aligning with the procurement's broad industries will particularly benefit, especially those capable of forming framework agreements. With a gross value of approximately £360,000, this tender represents a substantial business growth opportunity for both new market entrants and established enterprises looking to expand their footprint within the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement - Events and Activities Countywide

Notice Description

Preliminary Market Engagement for Events and Activities across the County of Durham

Planning Information

PME - for Events and Activities within the County Completion of PME form should be returned via OPEN www.open-uk.org

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b36c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055417-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

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

80 - Education and training services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

80000000 - Education and training services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLC North East (England)

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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