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title: "Principal Designer Services - Horden and Easington School"
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# Principal Designer Services - Horden and Easington School

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e43022a-0e8c-4ac9-8140-6041a302b89e

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## Summary

The procurement process for Principal Designer Services at the sites of former Easington Colliery Primary School and Fifth Street Open Space in Peterlee, County Durham, has reached the award stage. Conducted by Durham County Council, the contract falls under the business services category, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement process is selective and involves a call-off from a framework agreement, NEPO212. The contract period commenced on 1st January 2026 and will conclude on 31st December 2029, with an award value of £30,215 GBP. The supplier, Identity Consult Limited, was confirmed as the successful bidder on 23rd February 2026. This tender aids in the development of the built environment in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and design services, particularly those geared towards the development of built environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have experience in serving similar regional contracts stand well-placed to compete, offering prospects to expand into public sector engagements. The partnership with Durham County Council can foster long-term relationships and enhance corporate visibility in the North East. Businesses offering principal designer services that are proficient in handling framework agreements can find fertile ground for growth in this bid. Strategic alignment with large organisations like Identity Consult Limited can further provide exposure and pave the way for collaborative ventures in future projects.

## Notice

Principal Designer Services at Site of Former Easington Colliery Primary School, Seaside Lane, Easington Colliery, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3PW and Former Fourth and Fifth Street Open Space, Fifth Street, Horden, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 4LA Call-off from Framework Agreement: NEPO212: Support Services for Development of the Built Environment, Lot 12: Principal Designer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/042b7d8f-362f-4e4a-b24b-1d53a6e83f99 |
| 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 | £30,215 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,215 |
| 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

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 09:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/042b7d8f-362f-4e4a-b24b-1d53a6e83f99

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/042b7d8f-362f-4e4a-b24b-1d53a6e83f99
  26th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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