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title: "Bishop Auckland Heritage Walking & Cycling"
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# Bishop Auckland Heritage Walking & Cycling

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-933fa0be-ce2c-413f-a6ec-bfe4b4bc20ff

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## Summary

Durham County Council recently concluded the procurement process for the "Bishop Auckland Heritage Walking & Cycling" project, classified under business services, which includes aspects such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The project is part of a larger Framework Agreement aimed at enhancing the built environment, specifically under Lot 9: Highways & Transportation. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage is complete with the award being made on 13 July 2026. The contract commenced on 22 June 2026 and will conclude by the end of December 2026. The services are to be delivered in the North East of England, with the primary focus on infrastructure-related services.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses interested in expanding their portfolio within the realm of built environment and transportation infrastructure services. SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) were encouraged to participate, highlighting the project’s suitability for smaller, agile firms looking to grow within the public procurement sector. The awarded contract, valued at £312,176.74, was secured by ATKINSREALIS UK LIMITED, a large-scale organisation, underlining the significant scale and potential growth opportunities associated with this procurement. Businesses offering consulting and business services in alignment with the public sector's infrastructure projects are well-positioned to benefit from such engagements.

## Notice

Bishop Auckland Heritage Walking & Cycling Procured in relation to 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/f3e2fafb-98b8-44f1-ba7a-5ea1994d40e0 |
| 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 | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £312,176 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £312,176 |
| 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 | ATKINSRÉALIS |

## 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

- 15 Jul 2026 at 15:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3e2fafb-98b8-44f1-ba7a-5ea1994d40e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3e2fafb-98b8-44f1-ba7a-5ea1994d40e0
  15th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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