---
title: "Business Durham Select List"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065ded"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065ded.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-27"
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# Business Durham Select List

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065ded

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## Summary

Durham County Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Business Durham Select List," with the aim of establishing a network of specialists to support pre-start, start-up, and existing businesses under a flexible grant-funded scheme. The procurement lies within the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy Services, specifically targeting service delivery in the UKC14 region. The tender is currently in the active stage, with bidders required to submit their responses by 12:00 PM on 31 March 2026. The procurement method follows an open competition below threshold, with electronic submissions encouraged via the Open UK platform.

This procurement tender offers an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that specialise in business consultancy services to grow their business and expand their offerings. The five-year contract, potentially extending to 2030, is structured with options allowing Durham County Council the discretion to reopen the list to accommodate additional bidders, providing flexibility for strategic business development. Moreover, the successful proposal will be awarded based on pass/fail criteria combined with an agreed pricing schedule, presenting a lucrative outlet for businesses adept at responsive service delivery to evolving business needs.

## Notice

Business Durham is seeking to establish a select list of specialists to support the pre-start, start-up businesses and existing businesses, providing a flexible and responsive service to meet evolving business needs effectively and efficiently. Bidders are to be aware that this procurement is grant funded under UKSPF allocation of funds.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Council reserves the right to re-open and close the Select List to allow any additional Bidder(s) to apply at a future date at the Council's sole discretion, provided that they fully meet the essential criteria contained in the bidding documentation.

Renewal: Option to extend 2 x 12 months from the contract end date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017738-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 10:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017738-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017738-2026
  27th February 2026 - Tender 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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