---
title: "002898 - The Key Governance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066013"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066013.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-02"
---

# 002898 - The Key Governance

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066013

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## Summary

Durham County Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Durham, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the project titled "002898 - The Key Governance." This tender falls under the goods category, specifically industry-specific software packages for schools. The award was made through a direct procurement method, leveraging a "below threshold - without competition" approach due to the unique service characteristics and absence of market competition. The procurement stage currently is the Award, with the contract having been signed on 22 August 2025 and covering the period from 1 September 2025 to 31 March 2028. The project aims to provide access to The Key Governance services to schools enrolled in the council's clerking SLA.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational support services and software solutions. The direct award indicates a potential demand for niche services and bespoke solutions, which could be capitalised upon by companies capable of providing unique offerings. Businesses that can innovate or expand upon existing educational governance services may find growth opportunities, especially if they can differentiate themselves in a competitive landscape. While The Key Support Services Limited has been awarded this contract, similar businesses with large-scale operations could look for future tendering opportunities in educational software and service provision.

## Notice

Provide access to The Key Governance for schools who buy into our clerking SLA. This project has been procured as a Direct Award due to an absence of competition in the market for this requirement and the unique characteristics of the services provided to meet this requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018619-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £135,000 |

## 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 | THE KEY SUPPORT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 16:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018619-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018619-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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