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title: "Project Management Services (Employer's Agent, Cost Consultancy) - Horden and Easington School."
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# Project Management Services (Employer's Agent, Cost Consultancy) - Horden and Easington School.

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73a31121-4b87-4180-90d3-bad62fc3b651

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## Summary

This public procurement process involves the awarding of a contract for project management services, including cost consultancy, related to the development of Horden and Easington School in the North East of England. The buying organisation responsible for this tender is Durham County Council. It falls under the industry category of construction project management services, as per the CPV classification scheme. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, following a selective procurement method as a call-off from the NEPO212 Framework Agreement (Lot 7). The contract, valued at £178,435.30, was awarded to Identity Consult Limited, a large-scale supplier, and will span from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2029. The award was published on 26th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in project management services within the construction industry. With Durham County Council acting as the contracting authority, businesses with expertise in handling educational infrastructure projects, particularly in the North East region, will find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio. Given the compatibility with small and medium enterprises (SMEs), those looking to leverage their local industry expertise in construction project management could effectively compete in future similar contracts. The established relationship with the successful supplier also highlights the potential for larger organisations to participate in and benefit from the call-off framework agreements managed by public authorities.

## Notice

Project Management Services (Employer's Agent, Cost Consultancy) for Horden and Easington School. Call off in relation to Framework Agreement: NEPO212: Support Services for Development of the Built Environment, Lot 7: Project Management.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8667bfa-e584-41b1-a3d1-4f98a8c78a6a |
| 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 | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £178,435 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £178,435 |
| 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 | IDENTITY CONSULT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71541000 - Construction project management services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 08:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8667bfa-e584-41b1-a3d1-4f98a8c78a6a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8667bfa-e584-41b1-a3d1-4f98a8c78a6a
  26th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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