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title: "Cashless Donation Solution at The Story"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cfe20d3e-864b-4420-b876-6419acf1dd58"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Cashless Donation Solution at The Story

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cfe20d3e-864b-4420-b876-6419acf1dd58

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## Summary

Durham County Council is inviting quotations for the provision of a Cashless Donation Solution at The Story, located in the North East of the United Kingdom. This tender, classified under the "Hardware" industry category, is currently at the "Tender" stage. The primary goal is to replace the current donation process with a comprehensive and intuitive solution to enhance audience engagement. The contract, valued at £179,085, will commence on 1st January 2025, with an initial period ending on 31st December 2026. The tender process, utilising a restricted procedure below the threshold, has a deadline for submission set for 6th December 2024.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cashless payment systems, hardware solutions, and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suitable to compete for this contract. Beyond the initial provision, there are options for further unit purchases and maintenance within Durham County Council establishments, potentially extending the contract up to four additional 24-month periods, concluding in 2034. This tender can help businesses expand their portfolio and establish a long-term relationship with a public sector client.

## Notice

This Request for Quotation is for the Provision of a Cashless Donation Solution at The Story. The primary objective of the Contract is to procure a fully comprehensive and intuitive Cashless Donation Solution to replace the current donation process at The Story. The Council believe that this Contract will encourage greater engagement with audiences and visitors of The Story. This Contract accommodates the procurement and ongoing support and maintenance of one Cashless Donation unit initially with the option to procure further units within the Contract Duration either at The Story or other Durham County Council establishments. The proposed Contract start date is 1st January 2025. The proposed Contract end date is 31st December 2026. This Contract is let with four further options to extend for 24-months per extension period, from the actual end date. Proposed Extension Period 1: 1st January 2027 - 31st December 2028. Proposed Extension Period 2: 1st January 2029 - 31st December 2030. Proposed Extension Period 3: 1st January 2031 - 31st December 2032. Proposed Extension Period 4: 1st January 2033 - 31st December 2034.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0ee289b-1946-45e1-8bbe-0a7cbd2cd43f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Restricted Procedure below Threshold |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £179,085 |
| 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 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2024 at 10:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0ee289b-1946-45e1-8bbe-0a7cbd2cd43f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0ee289b-1946-45e1-8bbe-0a7cbd2cd43f
  18th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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