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title: "Cost of Living and Debt Advice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0564cc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-23"
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# Cost of Living and Debt Advice

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0564cc

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed a public procurement process titled "Cost of Living and Debt Advice," focusing on the delivery of cost of living and debt advice services in the Durham region of the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category and was funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The procurement process reached the award stage as of 23rd July 2025. The contract, valued at £301,874 (gross), is designed to be completed by 31st March 2026 and commenced on 1st July 2025. The procurement method was described as "Below threshold - unknown," adhering to the light-touch regime for guidance services. The primary location for service delivery is UKC14, aligning with Durham's local government area.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the guidance and advice services industry. The contract was awarded to several suppliers, including AGE CONCERN DURHAM COUNTY, CITIZENS ADVICE COUNTY DURHAM, DURHAM CHRISTIAN PARTNERSHIP, and EAST DURHAM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST LIMITED. These suppliers are well-suited for the tender due to their expertise and capacity in providing community-focused services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger non-profit organisations in the guidance services sector, especially those with experience in community development and social services, would find such opportunities profitable and well within their operational scope. By leveraging this opportunity, businesses can effectively expand their service offerings and enhance community impact in the region.

## Notice

Cost of living and debt advice delivered by four community partners funded through the UK Shared Prosperity fund.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042470-2025 |
| 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 | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 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 | £301,874 |

## 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | AGE CONCERN DURHAM COUNTY; CITIZENS ADVICE COUNTY DURHAM; DURHAM CHRISTIAN PARTNERSHIP; EAST DURHAM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312310 - Guidance services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2025 at 14:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042470-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042470-2025
  23rd July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk/
- http://www.durhamcp.org.uk
- http://www.eastdurhamtrust.org.uk
- https://www.ageuk.org.uk/countydurham/
- https://www.citizensadvicecd.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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