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title: "Preliminary Market Engagement - Events and Activities Countywide"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b36c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-11"
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# Preliminary Market Engagement - Events and Activities Countywide

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b36c

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## Summary

Durham County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Preliminary Market Engagement - Events and Activities Countywide," focused on services within various sectors including the hotel, restaurant and retail trade, exhibition, fair and congress organisation, education and training, recreational, cultural and sporting, as well as other community services. The procurement is taking place in the United Kingdom, specifically within the County Durham region. As of now, the key date to note is the deadline for returning the Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) form by 7th July 2026. The tender is set under the legal framework of the UK Public Contracts Regulations of 2023, and it's expected to commence from 1st August 2026, extending potentially until 2030.

This preliminary engagement offers an attractive opportunity for businesses in the hospitality sector, event organisers, educational institutions, and community service providers to engage in public sector work and potentially secure long-term contracts with the council. Companies that provide comprehensive services aligning with the procurement's broad industries will particularly benefit, especially those capable of forming framework agreements. With a gross value of approximately £360,000, this tender represents a substantial business growth opportunity for both new market entrants and established enterprises looking to expand their footprint within the public sector marketplace.

## Notice

Preliminary Market Engagement for Events and Activities across the County of Durham

### Planning Information

PME - for Events and Activities within the County
Completion of PME form should be returned via OPEN
www.open-uk.org

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055417-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 15:33 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055417-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055417-2026
  11th June 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

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