Find Tenders in Durham

Business Durham Select List

Description: 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.

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.

Child Health Information Services - North East and Yorkshire and Cumbria

Description: This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is being published to the market to state that NHS England commenced market engagement on 06 February 2025 and that a Prior Information Notice was published on that date to advise the market. Previous published notices relating to this opportunity: F01: Prior information notice Prior information only Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-004027 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04dc62 Published 6 February 2025, 4:07pm UK1 Pipeline Notice Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-025076 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-051e7f Published 22 May 2025, 3:10pm and edited to reflect an amendment to the estimated publication date of the tender notice: UK1 Pipeline Notice Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-014156 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-051e7f Published 17 February 2026, 10:22am

Summary: NHS England has initiated a tender process in the planning stage for the provision of Child Health Information Services across North East, Yorkshire, and Cumbria. The contracting authority, based in Leeds, England, is focusing on services within the health industry category. The tender is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2027, with an initial contract period extending until 31st March 2032, with potential renewal options. NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit is managing the tender process, highlighting the importance of electronic communication tools during market engagement exercises. The deadline for future notice communications is slated for 9th March 2026.

Non-Domestic Boilers - Repairs & Maintenance

Description: Believe housing are seeking to appoint a competent contractor to Service and Repair boilers in believe housings HPU Units.

Summary: BELIEVE HOUSING LIMITED, a sub-central government public authority based in Seaham, United Kingdom, is initiating a public procurement process for the service and repair of non-domestic boilers within its housing units. Currently in the planning stage, this tender is categorised under the 'services' industry, specifically focusing on boiler installations and maintenance, including hot-water and district heating boilers. The process includes a preliminary market engagement scheduled by 4th March 2026, with future notices anticipated by 1st April 2026. The contract period is planned from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029, with potential renewal extending until July 2030.

Infrastructure & End User Computing Refresh

Description: As part of this procurement, suppliers are requested to provide a comprehensive financial proposal for the full list of equipment outlined in this tender, based on a three (3) year lease agreement. The proposal must include a monthly payment profile covering the entire lease period, with all costs-such as hardware, warranty, support, and any associated service fees-fully itemised and included in the monthly figure. At the conclusion of the 36 month lease term, the organisation must retain full ownership of all supplied equipment, with no residual or balloon payment due. Suppliers should ensure that their lease offering is compliant with public sector procurement standards and includes clear terms regarding early termination, replacement of faulty equipment, and continuity of warranty throughout the full lease duration. This tender invites suppliers (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process initiated by East Durham College involves an "Infrastructure & End User Computing Refresh" aimed at modernising their technology infrastructure. The tender, referenced as EDC/IT/2526, is an active procurement tagged under the industry category of computer equipment and supplies, with a gross value of GBP 250,000. Located in Co Durham, United Kingdom, this project calls for a three-year lease agreement for the provision and delivery of computing hardware including servers, laptops, and network devices. The procurement method employed is the open procedure. Key deadlines for this tender include an enquiry period ending on 23rd March 2026, with tender submissions due by 26th March 2026, and the award conclusions set for 29th March 2026. Contracting begins on 6th April 2026, lasting till 31st March 2029.

Web Developer Services & Support Maintenance

Description: Web Developer Services and support maintenance

Summary: Believe Housing Limited, a recognised public authority within the sub-central government sector, is initiating a procurement process for "Web Developer Services & Support Maintenance". This process is currently in the planning stage and is set within the services industry category. Located in the UKC14 region, specifically Seaham, United Kingdom, the preliminary market engagement is underway with a key deadline for the Preliminary Market Engagement questionnaire set for 12 noon on Friday, 27th February 2026. The planned contract period for the tender is from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2028 with a potential extension to 31st July 2030. The procurement communications will conclude on 8th May 2026. Buyers interested in tendering are advised to reach out at procurement@believehousing.co.uk and visit the procurement portal provided by the buyer.

002150 - Library Management System (LMS)

Description: The purpose of this project is to replace the existing Library Management System (LMS) used by Durham County Council Library Services, including 39 public libraries, prisons and a Schools Library Service. The current LMS, developed in house, is outdated and no longer meets the operational and strategic needs of the service. This project will deliver a modern, scalable LMS that enhances operational efficiency, improves user experience, supports digital transformation goals and complies with current compliance standards.

Summary: Durham County Council is actively seeking to contract a new Library Management System (LMS) that will replace its outdated, in-house developed system. The procurement process, classified under the industry category "Library software package" (CPV code 48160000), is currently in the tender stage. The open procedure invites bids until 26th March 2026, with all inquiries to be addressed by 19th March 2026. Located in the United Kingdom (region UKC14), the contract is valued at £450,000 with a potential extension after the initial 5-year term. The contract is designed to enhance operational efficiency and support the council's digital transformation goals through 39 public libraries, prison services, and school library services.

Health, Wellbeing and Night Hub

Description: The council are inviting suppliers to participate in preliminary engagement to gain insight from the market with the purpose of making any potential future exercise, well framed, feasible, focused and of likely interest to the market. This document is not an invitation for formal expressions of interest or an invitation to bid. It is for information only and will not be used to unfairly advantage any participating supplier. The exercise focuses on the market, rather than on the merits of individual suppliers. It involves no element of supplier selection or bid evaluation. The information gathered will be used to clarify the councils' requirements, assess the markets capacity and develop a suitable procurement strategy. The Council currently commissions a Night Hub service that provides a safe and supportive environment (read more...)

Summary: Durham County Council is engaging suppliers in a preliminary market exercise for the "Health, Wellbeing and Night Hub" project, which falls under the services category, specifically targeting social work services with accommodation. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with significant activity scheduled around the preliminary market engagement. Interested parties are encouraged to complete a Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire available online before the deadline on 4th March 2026. This initiative is situated within the UKC14 region, United Kingdom, and seeks to gather information to shape the Council's future procurement strategy effectively.

Legal Services

Description: Provision of Legal Advisory Services

Summary: The procurement process involves Waythrough, a public undertaking based in Bowburn, United Kingdom, seeking to contract legal services. The tender titled "Legal Services" falls under the services category, specifically targeting the legal advisory sector with a CPV classification of 79100000. The planned procurement is set to begin with a contract period from 30th June 2026 to 29th June 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031. As of the latest update, the procurement is in the planning stage, with plans to publish a future notice by 1st April 2026, following a delay due to limited resources. The overall contract value is estimated at £2,250,000 GBP.

Agency Staff

Description: Waythrough are looking for a Managed Service Provider to manage all resourcing requirements and offer dedicated account management.

Summary: Waythrough is planning a procurement process for the management of agency staff services, seeking a Managed Service Provider to oversee all resourcing requirements and offer dedicated account management. The procurement is for services within the personnel and temporary staff supply category, with an estimated gross value of £5,000,000. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the contract expected to start on 30 June 2026 and conclude by 29 June 2031. The buyer, based at Inspiration House, Bowburn North Industrial Estate in Bowburn, United Kingdom, is a public undertaking, indicating a strong governmental backing. Businesses should be prepared for notices and additional communications starting 1 April 2026 regarding tender issuance.

Manned Guarding

Description: Provision of Manned Guarding and Security Services

Summary: The procurement process for "Manned Guarding" has been initiated by Waythrough, a public undertaking based in Bowburn, UK. This tender involves the provision of security services throughout the United Kingdom, with an anticipated contract value of £3,070,000. The procurement is in the planning stage, and subsequent notices are expected to be released in April 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 30th June 2026 and conclude on 29th June 2029, with a potential extension until 2031. This opportunity has experienced delays due to limited resources, as reflected in the amended timeline.