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title: "Framework Agreement for Clerk of Works Services"
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published: "2021-10-19"
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# Framework Agreement for Clerk of Works Services

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7f2ee39-607f-4ebd-be7d-ac43803a5b9f

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## Summary

Durham County Council is seeking a supplier for the "Framework Agreement for Clerk of Works Services" within the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services sector. This procurement is currently active following an open procedure and has a total value of £500,000. The tender was published on 23 July 2021, and the tender period closed on 23 August 2021. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 8 September 2021 and extend until 7 September 2025, focusing on services delivered in the North East of England.

This opportunity presents a significant growth avenue for businesses adept in providing specialist technical expertise such as architectural, mechanical and electrical services, solar generation, and structural engineering. Companies, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with experience in these areas are well-suited to compete for this contract with the potential to deliver critical services to Durham County Council and expand their market reach within the public sector.

## Notice

This framework agreement is for Clerk of Works Services. The scope of services to be provided by the successful provider shall encompass all relevant elements including (without limitation) the following specialist technical expertise: 1. Architectural 2. Mechanical & Electrical 3. Solar Generation 4. Battery Storage 5. Structural and civil engineering services 6. Asbestos removal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2a7eb16-ec78-417b-90db-7b4c47c7a629 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2021 - 10 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | HICKTON CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2021 at 16:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2a7eb16-ec78-417b-90db-7b4c47c7a629
- 19 Oct 2021 at 16:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e112b81-86c9-413f-a2aa-fe079281bcce
- 23 Jul 2021 at 10:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/882822eb-fb84-4881-b9af-02d6f50bee88
- 23 Jul 2021 at 09:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca3ae0c0-8745-4751-93ee-76b8cff5fd88

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2a7eb16-ec78-417b-90db-7b4c47c7a629
  19th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e112b81-86c9-413f-a2aa-fe079281bcce
  19th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/882822eb-fb84-4881-b9af-02d6f50bee88
  23rd July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca3ae0c0-8745-4751-93ee-76b8cff5fd88
  23rd July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f5c36ff1-9beb-eb11-810d-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
  Invitation to Tender Documents can be accessed via this Link

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

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