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title: "Design Services and Associated Technical Support for Durham City Centre Connectivity"
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# Design Services and Associated Technical Support for Durham City Centre Connectivity

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fa34b9a-2c67-425e-8697-53ed47621c2c

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## Summary

Durham County Council has awarded a contract for design services and technical support aimed at improving connectivity in Durham City Centre. This contract, valued at £188,225.75, falls under the industry category of business services, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement process followed a selective method through a call-off from the NEPO212 framework agreement. The contract period runs from 27th February to 19th November 2026, within the North East region of England. This award was made on 22nd April 2026, signalling the completion of the tender process.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in design and technical support for urban planning and transportation systems. It particularly suits small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver comprehensive development support services for the built environment, as outlined in Lot 9 of the framework agreement. Organisations such as SWECO UK LIMITED have already been recognised for their capabilities, setting a precedent for other potential suppliers in the sector to explore similar opportunities for expanding their business footprint in the region. Business users looking to capitalise on framework agreements within law and consulting services may also find this contract beneficial for future endeavours in government procurement.

## Notice

Design Services and Associated Technical Support for Durham City Centre Connectivity. Call-off under Framework Agreement: NEPO212: Support Services for Development of the Built Environment, Lot 9: Highways & Transportation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c1ed1d5-ea22-4be6-8b76-369636412a2b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2026 - 19 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £188,225 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £188,225 |
| 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 5UL |
| 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 | SWECO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c1ed1d5-ea22-4be6-8b76-369636412a2b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c1ed1d5-ea22-4be6-8b76-369636412a2b
  29th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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