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Framework for provision of Earthworks

Description: * General earthwork operations associated with civil engineering works excavation and disposal of suitable and unsuitable materials. * Deposition of excavated and imported materials (imported materials may be either natural or recycled aggregates supplied by the Contractor) * Soiling

Summary: Durham County Council is inviting tenders for a framework focused on the provision of earthworks, which encompasses general civil engineering works, including excavation, disposal, and the deposition of materials. This open competition is below the threshold and falls under the industry category of construction and civil engineering works. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, and interested parties should be aware of the deadline for tender submission, which is 7th August 2026. The framework has a value of £500,000 and is aimed at the 'UKC' region in the United Kingdom. Enquiries can be made until 5th August 2026, with the project expected to commence on 24th August 2026.

Provision of Manned Security Services for Durham Bus Station

Description: Durham County Council require the provision of Manned Security Services for Durham Bus Station. The standard requirement will be for opening/locking up the bus station and manned security service. Tender documents can be accessed free of charge by registering on the OPEN Portal at www.open-uk.org

Summary: Durham County Council is currently seeking bids for the provision of manned security services at Durham Bus Station. This procurement falls within the security services industry, specifically under the CPV code 79710000. The tender process is in the active stage, with documents accessible on the OPEN Portal. The submission deadline is set for 14th August 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 1st November 2026 and potentially run until 31st October 2028, with a possibility of a 24-month extension subject to performance and review. The procurement follows an open competition method and is classified as below threshold.

Provision of Lock Down Services and Temporary Manned Guarding for County Durham Bus Stations

Description: Durham County Council require the provision of Lock Down Services and Temporary Manned Guarding for County Durham Bus Stations. * Lot 1 Consett Bus Station * Lot 2 Peterlee Bus Station * Lot 3 Stanley Bus Station Tender documents can be accessed free of charge by registering on the OPEN Portal at www.open-uk.org

Summary: Durham County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of lock down services and temporary manned guarding at County Durham bus stations, specifically targeting Consett, Peterlee, and Stanley. This opportunity, classified under the industry category of security services, falls within the geographical region UKC14 in the United Kingdom. The tender process, governed by an open procurement procedure, is currently active with a submission deadline set for 10th August 2026. The entire procurement value is estimated at £180,000, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st November 2026, extending until 31st October 2028 with a potential renewal period of 24 months based on performance reviews.

Delivery Partner for Development of Fifth Street as part of the Durham County Council Horden Master Plan

Description: Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Delivery Partner for Development of Fifth Street as part of the Durham County Council Horden Master Plan Durham County Council are inviting suppliers to participate in this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) 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 in the context of the delivery of the Fifth Street development of the Horden Masterplan. This PME will shape the council's approach to securing delivery partner(s) to deliver upon the aims and objectives of the masterplan. The Council is aware in order to deliver the full scope of the masterplan and transform the area of Horden that involvement from a delivery partner will be required in order (read more...)

Summary: Durham County Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process to find a delivery partner for the development of Fifth Street as a part of the Horden Master Plan. The procurement falls under the services industry category and covers a range of regions across the United Kingdom. A Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is underway, with a key deadline set for 17th August 2026. This engagement seeks to gather insights to refine the procurement strategy and ensure it aligns with market capabilities and interests.

Finance Management Systems

Description: Financial Management System (FMS). There is a period of implementation so as to be ready for the genuine services, this period of implementation is expected to commence from 5th January 2027. believe housing reserves the right, subject to compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and any applicable transparency requirements, to publish any future transparency notice where necessary or appropriate to support the continued provision of the service, including but not limited to any lawful contract extension, modification or other permitted arrangement.

Summary: Believe Housing Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Seaham, UK, has issued a tender for a Finance Management System. This procurement, with a total estimated value of £1,800,000, is currently in the tender stage. The procurement is classified under software package and information systems, with specific focus on financial systems and IT services. The submission deadline for tenders is set for 3rd September 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 20th August 2026. The award decision is expected by 7th December 2026. The procurement employs an open method with a competitive flexible procedure consisting of two stages, aiming to ensure the best value in terms of price, quality, and social value.

002749 - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for Business Durham Business Support Intelligence Platform (BSIP)

Description: Business Durham aims to procure a provider who can design and implement an information system that will meet Business Durham's data requirements now and for the future. The project brief has been designed by a working group with representation from the four pillars of Business Durham plus marketing, business services and leadership teams. Each representative has provided an overview of their needs, in terms of inputting client/business data, reporting and analysis. Full system requirements can be accessed in the PME documents. This opportunity forms part of our preliminary market engagement, offering you the opportunity to share feedback and comments before the opportunity is released for formal tender submissions. Interested providers can access the written response questions, free of charge, by registering on the Open Portal at www.open-uk.org The (read more...)

Summary: Durham County Council is in the preliminary stage of a procurement process for developing a Business Support Intelligence Platform (BSIP) under its Business Durham initiative. This process is part of the planning phase, as indicated in the procurement stage. Currently, the council is conducting preliminary market engagement with potential providers who can design and implement a comprehensive information system tailored to Business Durham's data needs across various teams. The procurement falls under the category of software packages and information systems within the public administration industry, specifically targeting regions in the UK, such as UKC14. Key dates include the deadline for feedback and comments on 21st July 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 1st August 2027 and potentially extend until 31st July 2032.

Family Healthy Weight Service

Description: Durham County Council are seeking a provider to deliver a Family Healthy Weight Service. The specification outlines the requirements for delivery of the family weight management programme which is a tier 2 weight management programme using a whole family approach to support children in reception or year 6 who are identified as living with overweight (including obesity) through NCMP. The service will consist of a team of professionals with experience of delivery to children and their families. The expected start date for the proposed contract is 1st July 2026. The expected end date for the proposed contract is 30th June 2029. The proposed contract is to be let with an option to extend for a further period of 12 months each from the actual end date subject to (read more...)

Summary: Durham County Council has awarded a contract for the "Family Healthy Weight Service" under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Classified under health and social work services, the contract spans from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029, with an option for a 12-month extension. The procurement, designated as a services category, utilised an open procedure. The award was confirmed by Durham County Council to Morelife (UK) Ltd following a competitive process, with an intended contract letter issued on 14th May 2026 and a conditional award letter following a standstill period on 28th May 2026. The service will be delivered in the Durham region (UKC14), with a total contract value of £2,295,000.

Finlock Gutter Replacement

Description: Finlock Gutter Replacement Works within County Durham

Summary: Believe Housing Limited is inviting tenders for the Finlock Gutter Replacement project located in County Durham, within the UKC14 region. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage and is open for submissions until 31st July 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 24th July 2026. This open competition is classified under the works category and has a total value of approximately £567,000. The planned contract is scheduled to commence on 18th September 2026 and run until 17th September 2027, with potential renewals for up to 12 additional months on two occasions.

Select List of Providers for Recruitment Support for Permanent Staff for Children's Homes Management Roles

Description: This contract is for specialist recruitment support for the permanent appointment of employees at management levels covering two key areas within the Council, the Children's Homes in the community and Aycliffe Secure Centre (Secure Children's Home). The Council is seeking multiple providers that can provide the above-named services. This is an open agreement where, at any time, any Provider that meets the required standards in the Selection Questionnaire can be awarded a contract. The Council makes no guarantee to any Provider that they will be awarded any work under this contract and no guarantee is made in respect of any volume of work under any such agreement, or in aggregate under the contract. The Contract provides for no form of exclusivity and the Council is at all times (read more...)

Summary: This procurement process, initiated by Durham County Council, seeks to establish a select list of providers for recruitment support services to fill permanent management positions within Children's Homes, including the Aycliffe Secure Centre. The tender, part of the "services" main procurement category, falls under the "Job search services" industry classification (CPV 79611000) and holds a gross value of £480,000. The procurement method is an open competition, accessible to various qualified providers. The submission deadline for this active tender is set for 23 July 2026, at noon, with the contract period slated to commence on 1 August 2026 and extend through 31 July 2028, subject to potential renewal based on performance and funding. The process is conducted in the UKC14 region of the United Kingdom.

Contract for Digital Advertising

Description: Durham County Council (DCC) is exploring the potential to undertake a future procurement exercise to appoint a third-party provider for the delivery and management of the existing digital advertising infrastructure across the county, comprising of 15 double sided bus shelter units. The council would also like to understand through this process whether there is appetite for suppliers to expand on the existing network, by transforming existing DCC non-digital advertising sites into digital. As part of any future contract, it is anticipated that: * All existing digital sites included in the contract would require the installation of replacement bus shelters by the contract commencement date, funded entirely by the appointed contractor. * The design and specification of all shelters would be subject to approval by a designated DCC officer. (read more...)

Summary: Durham County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Contract for Digital Advertising," aiming to manage and expand its digital advertising infrastructure. This project involves upgrading 15 double-sided bus shelter units across Durham, UK, with a potential for further expansion of digital advertising sites. The process falls under the services category with a legal basis outlined in UK legislation 2023/54 and is classified as a concession. Market engagement began on 24th June 2026, with a questionnaire accessible until 8th July 2026, aimed at assessing supplier interest. The project's anticipated start date is 1st April 2027, running until 1st April 2030.