002827 - Sentinel - loan management database

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

17 Jun 2026 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed a procurement process for the provision and maintenance of the "Sentinel - loan management database", an industry-specific software package. The procurement, classified under the goods category, is aimed at managing secured loans in compliance with FCA requirements. With a procurement method marked as 'direct' and conducted below the threshold without competition, the tender culminated in a contract signed on 31st March 2026. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to continue until 31st March 2027, with possible extension up to 31st March 2028. ARYZA UK SERVICES LIMITED, a large-scale supplier based in Leeds, has been awarded this contract to deliver services predominantly in the UKC14 region, covering Durham.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses that specialise in software development and management within the financial sector, particularly those with capabilities to handle long-term loan management systems. Companies with expertise in developing compliant software for public authorities would find this contract beneficial for growth. As the procurement was carried out via a direct method without competition, it highlights the importance of maintaining strong networks and relationships with public authorities like Durham County Council for potential direct contracting opportunities.

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Notice Title

002827 - Sentinel - loan management database

Notice Description

Provision and upkeep of ongoing loan management database meeting FCA requirements. The programme manages around 350 secured loans with repayment terms from 5 years and can last until a property is sold, potentially 30 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b6bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057000-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,042 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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

ARYZA UK SERVICES

Further Information

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