---
title: "002827 - Sentinel - loan management database"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b6bd"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-17"
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# 002827 - Sentinel - loan management database

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b6bd

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed a procurement process for the provision and maintenance of the "Sentinel - loan management database", an industry-specific software package. The procurement, classified under the goods category, is aimed at managing secured loans in compliance with FCA requirements. With a procurement method marked as 'direct' and conducted below the threshold without competition, the tender culminated in a contract signed on 31st March 2026. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to continue until 31st March 2027, with possible extension up to 31st March 2028. ARYZA UK SERVICES LIMITED, a large-scale supplier based in Leeds, has been awarded this contract to deliver services predominantly in the UKC14 region, covering Durham.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses that specialise in software development and management within the financial sector, particularly those with capabilities to handle long-term loan management systems. Companies with expertise in developing compliant software for public authorities would find this contract beneficial for growth. As the procurement was carried out via a direct method without competition, it highlights the importance of maintaining strong networks and relationships with public authorities like Durham County Council for potential direct contracting opportunities.

## Notice

Provision and upkeep of ongoing loan management database meeting FCA requirements. The programme manages around 350 secured loans with repayment terms from 5 years and can last until a property is sold, potentially 30 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057000-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,042 |

## 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 | ARYZA UK SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2026 at 10:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057000-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057000-2026
  17th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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