---
title: "003411 - 2025/26 Bursary Fees for Y3 University"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0675e6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-27"
---

# 003411 - 2025/26 Bursary Fees for Y3 University

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0675e6

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## Summary

This procurement process was conducted by Durham County Council, focusing on bursary fees for university services during the academic year 2025/26. The contract, titled "2025/26 Bursary Fees for Y3 University," falls under the industry category of higher education services. The service location is in Durham, United Kingdom, within the UKC14 region. As of the latest update, the process is in the award stage, with Newcastle University selected as the supplier, and the contract is scheduled to start on 8 September 2025 and end on 6 July 2026. The procurement method employed was direct, as it was below the threshold and conducted without competition. Key dates include the contract signing on 7 September 2025 and the notice publication on 27 March 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those capable of supporting university staff bursaries. Though the procurement approach was direct, meaning the competition was not open, similar opportunities may exist for entities providing services to public authorities. Businesses with expertise in handling educational service contracts or public sector collaborations would be well-suited to engage with similar tenders in the future. Such contracts can lead to potential long-term partnerships with sub-central government entities like Durham County Council, aiding business growth and development in the educational services sector.

## Notice

This is for a bursary uplift for 2 members of staff for 2025/26.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028263-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 6 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,408 |

## 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 09:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028263-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028263-2026
  27th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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