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title: "001917 - Contract for the Provision of Crowd Management & Stewarding Services - Weekend Closure of Claypath, Durham"
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# 001917 - Contract for the Provision of Crowd Management & Stewarding Services - Weekend Closure of Claypath, Durham

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d32d7f9-d329-4b4f-bb2f-d2ce3ba23436

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## Summary

Durham County Council is initiating a tender process titled "001917 - Contract for the Provision of Crowd Management & Stewarding Services - Weekend Closure of Claypath, Durham." This procurement falls under the public security and law and order services category (CPV code 75240000) and is specifically for security services (CPV code 79710000). The location of the service is the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender is now in the active stage, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 21st February 2025 at 12:00 PM and the contract period running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The procurement method used is an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender offers significant business opportunities for providers specialising in crowd management and stewarding services, particularly those with experience in managing public security during scheduled area closures. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, fostering an inclusive business growth environment. The chosen provider will work closely with Durham County Council and Durham Constabulary to ensure the smooth execution of the weekend closure plan, providing a stable and potentially long-term engagement for the duration of the contract.

## Notice

This Contract is for the Provision of Crowd Management & Stewarding Services - Weekend Closure of Claypath. The above scheme is being implemented by Durham County Council in partnership with the Durham Constabulary. Claypath is to be closed to taxis, with access granted to permit holders, buses and emergency service vehicles. The Council require a Provider to manage and provide Crowd Management & Stewarding services for the weekend closure on Claypath, Durham. The Council intend to appoint a sole Provider for the duration of the Contract. Tender documents can be accessed free of charge by registering on the OPEN portal (open-uk.org). Additional information: Tender documents can be accessed free of charge by registering on the OPEN portal (open-uk.org).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aac989dd-14c8-47fa-8c45-87435ca201cb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 75240000 - Public security, law and order services
- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2025 at 15:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aac989dd-14c8-47fa-8c45-87435ca201cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aac989dd-14c8-47fa-8c45-87435ca201cb
  23rd January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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