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title: "003498 - Spektrix - Cultural ticketing system"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2ded760a-f6e5-4e79-8bb8-32f99a1c469b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-07"
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# 003498 - Spektrix - Cultural ticketing system

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ded760a-f6e5-4e79-8bb8-32f99a1c469b

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of a cultural ticketing system across three venues in the North East of England. This contract, titled "003498 - Spektrix - Cultural ticketing system," falls under the industry-specific software package category, with Spektrix Limited being awarded the contract through a selective procurement method. The procurement was initiated as a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 Framework, with the contract set to run from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2029. The overall contract value is £216,716. The tendering stage concluded on 29th April 2026, and the award was published on 7th July 2026.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in software solutions tailored to the cultural and venue management sectors. The selective procurement and call-off from a framework agreement make it a favourable opportunity for SMEs, as indicated by its suitability criteria. Businesses equipped with industry-specific software expertise, especially those capable of enhancing ticketing, marketing, and relationship management systems, could see significant growth by engaging in similar public procurement opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Provision of a ticketing, marketing, fundraising and relationship management system for 3 cultural venues (Gala Durham, Empire Consett & Bishop Auckland Town Hall) Call off from G-Cloud 14 Framework (RM1557.14)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47a6939c-622a-4aa5-bb91-714ec9392799 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £216,716 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £216,716 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPEKTRIX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2026 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47a6939c-622a-4aa5-bb91-714ec9392799

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47a6939c-622a-4aa5-bb91-714ec9392799
  7th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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