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title: "The Provision of Fleet Stores"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064ed3"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064ed3.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-13"
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# The Provision of Fleet Stores

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064ed3

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## Summary

Durham County Council is currently in the planning phase of a procurement process titled "The Provision of Fleet Stores," aimed at outsourcing fleet management, repair, and maintenance services. The procurement is classified under the services category and targets the transportation and fleet management industry. The council is located in Durham, UKC14 region, United Kingdom. Preliminary Market Engagement is being pursued, with key due dates set for Friday 27th February 2026, by 12:00pm for online responses through the Open Portal system, and mandatory in-person discussions scheduled at Corten House on Thursday, 12th March 2026. The procurement contract period is planned to start on 1st September 2026 and end on 31st March 2031.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fleet management, repair, and maintenance services to expand their operations. The engagement process, involving submission of questionnaires and participation in scheduled discussions, allows businesses to demonstrate their capabilities and align services with the needs of the Durham County Council. Companies with expertise in outsourcing and operational efficiency within public sector projects are well-suited to compete for this contract, which spans several years and multiple depot locations, fostering a long-term business relationship with a public authority.

## Notice

Durham County Council are carrying out Preliminary Market Engagement with the market to assess the feasibility of outsourcing their Fleet Stores, which are split across four depot locations

### Planning Information

This opportunity can be accessed via the Open Portal (Project Ref: OPEN2026296). All responses should be provided by completing the questionnaire and uploading your response via the Open Portal system before Friday 27th February 2026 @12:00pm. If you are unable to respond by the date and time stipulated, you should get in touch via the Open correspondence and additional arrangements may be considered.
In-person discussions will be held at Corten House on Thursday 12th March. You will be allocated a 45-minute slot, once you confirm your availability for the above date. All correspondence regarding the in-person discussions should be made via the OPEN Portal. Please limit the number of representatives from your organisation to two persons. These in-person discussions are a mandatory component of the Preliminary Market Engagement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013481-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | TLC14 Durham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 14:30 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013481-2026
- 12 Feb 2026 at 11:51 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012801-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013481-2026
  13th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012801-2026
  12th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement 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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