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title: "Advanced Professional Certificate in Investigative Practice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05478b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-12"
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# Advanced Professional Certificate in Investigative Practice

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05478b

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of an Advanced Professional Certificate in Investigative Practice, a Level 7 qualification. The contracting process falls under the below-threshold procurement category, operating under the light-touch regime. The award was made on 12th June 2025, and the contract period runs from 2nd June 2025 to 31st March 2026. The industry targeted is Education and Training Services within the UKC14 region, specifically in Durham, United Kingdom. The procurement stage now stands as 'Award,' with Bond Solon, a London-based SME, chosen as the supplier. The gross contract value is £36,000, with a net value of £30,000.

This tender represents valuable growth opportunities for businesses within the education and training sector, particularly those capable of delivering high-level qualifications in investigative practices. Small and medium enterprises skilled in developing specialised training programmes geared towards professional development would be apt contenders for similar opportunities. The procurement method suggests adaptability for smaller entities, offering potential for those interested in advancing educational services under the light-touch regime. Furthermore, local businesses in the UKC14 region may benefit from proximity advantages in fulfilling such contracts efficiently.

## Notice

Advanced Professional Certificate in Investigative Practice level 7 qualification

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031876-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5WB |
| 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 | Framwellgate and Newton Hall |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOND SOLON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2025 at 11:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031876-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031876-2025
  12th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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