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title: "003713 - EQUAL Platform and Resource Credits"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# 003713 - EQUAL Platform and Resource Credits

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ceb6bb20-f5b4-4183-b295-e857198120bf

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the delivery of distance learning and CPD via the EQUAL platform, with a focus on purchasing CPD resource credits for accredited and non-accredited qualifications. Classified under the "Software package and information systems" category, this contract involves a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract having been awarded on 6th July 2026. The contract is valued at £68,585 and spans from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2030, targeting delivery in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems to gain valuable engagements with public sector clients. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly well-suited to compete for contracts of this nature, given their relevance and capability in delivering the specified services. Collaborating with or supplying to large organization, like "The Skills Network," which has already been awarded this contract, could provide further growth and expansion opportunities for smaller businesses looking to break into this sector.

## Notice

We deliver distance learning and CPD via the EQUAL platform and purchase CPD resource credits for accredited and non-accredited qualifications. Rapid Award under Learning and Training Services DPS (RM6219 CCS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f65c3bff-a78f-476e-b4c1-aaac9f96453d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,585 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,585 |
| 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 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE SKILLS NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2026 at 12:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f65c3bff-a78f-476e-b4c1-aaac9f96453d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f65c3bff-a78f-476e-b4c1-aaac9f96453d
  20th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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