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Housing, Health & Wellbeing Hospital Discharge Support Service

Description: The service is to prevent individuals aged 18 and over from being discharged from hospital into street homelessness, and to support safe, timely, and sustainable discharges through coordinated in-hospital intervention and time-limited post-discharge support. The service will provide proactive, responsive, and coordinated support through: *Early identification of individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness; *In-hospital assessment, advocacy, and discharge coordination; & *Time-limited post-discharge support to sustain accommodation and reduce the risk of readmission. The service will specifically support individuals who: *Are homeless or at risk of homelessness; *Have support needs relating to drug and alcohol use; and *Are known to Adult Social Care services, including those with assessed care and support needs, those open to Adult Social Care teams, and those requiring coordinated discharge planning. Durham (read more...)

Summary: Durham County Council is seeking submissions for the provision of a Housing, Health & Wellbeing Hospital Discharge Support Service, intended to prevent discharges into street homelessness and support timely, sustainable discharges through coordinated interventions. This service targets individuals aged 18 and over, particularly those at risk of homelessness or with specific support needs. This open procurement process, valued at £3,100,000, underlines the council's commitment to comprehensive, person-centred care aligned with the statutory duties of the Care Act 2014. The tender period concludes on 22 June 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 17 August 2026 and run until 31 March 2029, with options for extension up to two additional periods of 24 months, contingent on funding and performance.

Health, Wellbeing and Night Hub

Description: Durham County Council (the Council) are seeking submissions from suitably experienced and skilled organisations to provide the specified services for the Health, Wellbeing and Night Hub. This includes the Safe Night Hub, Integrated Support Hub and dispersed properties. The main service should be based in one premises which is able to deliver the wrap around support required. The contract will also include the provision of 10 dispersed supported accommodation properties to be used as a step down pathway from the Night Hub. The Health, Wellbeing and Night Hub aims to deliver a preventative, integrated response for adults at risk of homelessness, rough sleeping, or poor health outcomes, particularly those discharged from hospital or unable to safely return to accommodation. The service aims to: *Prevent discharge to the street (read more...)

Summary: Durham County Council is undertaking an open procurement process for the "Health, Wellbeing and Night Hub" service, which is currently in the tender stage, with submissions invited until 31 August 2026. This initiative focuses on delivering integrated services for adults at risk of homelessness, rough sleeping, or poor health outcomes. The procurement falls under the health and social work services category and will be delivered in the UKC14 region, including dispersed properties and a main support hub. The comprehensive service aims to prevent hospital discharges leading to homelessness, support housing needs, and bolster access to essential welfare and health services. The estimated gross contract value is GBP 2,100,000, and the contract period is set from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029, with potential extensions based on funding and performance.

Supply, Installation & Maintenance of HR and Payroll System

Description: East Durham College is seeking to replace its current HR and Payroll combined system with a modern, user-friendly interface and a comprehensive, accurate user-friendly reporting function. It should be able to link directly to Sage 200 or be supported by its own finance package (separate tender). The reporting function will need to be if possible compatible with Sage 200 Finance/Accounting systems or have a finance package linked to it (separate tender). It should be able to accommodate bespoke reports which can report on and span not only tax years (April to March) but also our financial year (August to July) and academic years (September to August) as well as be able to interpret and calculate data. The reporting functionality should also if possible, facilitate reports being exported in (read more...)

Summary: East Durham College is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of a new HR and Payroll System, scheduled for completion in 2026. The objective is to replace the existing system with a more efficient and user-friendly alternative that can either integrate with Sage 200 or operate independently. This procurement falls under the services category with a budget of £240,000 and has been set in motion via an open procurement procedure due to the urgency of the requirement. The submission deadline for tenders is set for 29th May 2026, while the contract is expected to start on 1st January 2027, running through to 31st January 2032, with a potential extension option. The location of service delivery is specified within the UK region code UKC.

003271 - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for an Online Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application provider

Description: Durham County Council (DCC) is a large public sector organisation, employing over 14,000 employees across services and maintained schools. In the 2025/26 financial year, we completed approximately 2,400 Enhanced and Standard DBS checks. DCC undertakes DBS checks on all employees in posts identified as requiring a DBS check in accordance with the DBS eligibility criteria; plus DBS checks for carers, fostering, adoption, taxi drivers, volunteers and maintained schools, amongst others. Checks ensure full compliance with recruitment processes, as well as statutory requirements. The Council also operates a rechecking process for employees, currently set at 5 years. We are seeking to formally procure the services of a DBS umbrella registered body, who will provide an electronic administration platform for the submission of DBS application forms and for the subsequent (read more...)

Summary: Durham County Council is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of an Online Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application provider, with a focus on software package and information systems within the UKC14 region. This process is part of a preliminary market engagement designed to inform future tender submissions. Key dates include a deadline for responses to the preliminary engagement on 1st June 2026. The Council anticipates processing approximately 2,500 DBS applications annually, with the formal procurement to commence before the contract period starting on 1st December 2026. The project valuation is set at £1,200,000, with the possibility for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate.

003152 - Provision of Cleaning Services at Durham County Council Bus Stations

Description: Durham County County are seeking one provider to undertake daily cleaning and janitorial duties within the bus stations, located across Durham County. A cleaning schedule will be implemented to ensure all key tasks are completed on a daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly basis, as well as a yearly deep clean. There are 5 bus stations in scope of this procurement, all located within County Durham: Bishop Auckland Bus Station Consett Bus Station Durham Bus Station Peterlee Bus Station Stanley Bus Station Full tender documents can be accessed, free of charge, by registering on the Open Portal at www.open-uk.org The proposed contract period is 1st September 2026 - 31st August 2028, with an option to extend a further 1 x 24-months, at the Council's sole discretion.

Summary: Durham County Council is seeking to procure cleaning services at its bus stations located in Bishop Auckland, Consett, Durham, Peterlee, and Stanley. The tender, titled "003152 - Provision of Cleaning Services at Durham County Council Bus Stations," falls under the services category, specifically accommodation, building, and window cleaning services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with a deadline for submissions on 18th June 2026. Following the open procedure procurement method, the contract period will commence on 1st September 2026 and will last until 31st August 2028, with an option to extend for another 24 months at the council's discretion. The total contract value is anticipated to be £1,200,000 GBP.

Incident Command Suite Audio Visual System

Description: CDDFRS are seeking to upgrade the current audio visual (AV) system in place at Service Training Centre (STC) for multiple purposes, but mainly for the delivery of Incident Command training.

Summary: The County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Authority has issued an invitation to tender for the upgrade of the Incident Command Suite Audio Visual System at the Service Training Centre in Durham. The procurement, falling under the category of audio-visual equipment, is at an active tender stage. The authority is employing an open procurement method in accordance with legislation UKPGA 2023/54, allowing for an open competition below the financial threshold. Key deadlines include the submission of quotations by 23rd June 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 16th June 2026. The total contract value is estimated between £40,000 and £48,000, and the authority plans to start the service on 20th July 2026, with a potential renewal based on service reviews.

IT Services

Description: Peterlee Town Council is seeking quotations for the provision of a fully managed IT support and Microsoft 365 service contract for a period of three years. The contract will include the following services: 24 x IT Support for desktop and laptop workstations 24 x Business Antivirus 24 x Microsoft 365 Business Premium 14 x Microsoft 365 Business Basic 1 x Microsoft 365 Enterprise + Security E3 23 x Email signature management 15 x Mobile Device Support 15 x Mobile Device Security 40 x Microsoft 365 Backup The successful provider will be expected to deliver proactive IT support, cyber security management, Microsoft 365 administration, endpoint security, backup management, and user support services for the Council's staff and operational facilities. Suppliers should demonstrate experience of supporting local authorities or public (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process initiated by Peterlee Town Council is currently in the tender stage for IT services, specifically seeking a managed IT support and Microsoft 365 service contract. This service agreement is intended to last for three years and falls under the industry category of IT services including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The project location is Peterlee, England, with services to be delivered at the Shotton Hall address, postal code SR8 2PH. Interested suppliers should note the submission deadline for quotations is 26th May 2026 at 17:00. The procurement method utilised is a direct, single tender action, suitable for this contract valued at £30,000.

Supported Living Support Services for People with Learning Disabilities or Mental Health Needs Framework

Description: Durham County Council (the Council) has a duty to provide services for vulnerable residents who are eligible for care and support according to the national criteria introduced by the Care Act 2014. The Council is seeking multiple providers that can provide the below named services. This is a flexible Framework where bidders may bid at any time. However, at the sole discretion of the Council, it may close the Framework should the Council deem they have sufficient providers to meet demand. The Council has the discretion to both open and close selected Lots and not all Lots should it choose to. The opportunity is divided into four Lots as detailed below: Lot 1: Learning Disability Standard Care Lot 2: Learning Disability Enhanced Care Lot 3: Mental Health Standard (read more...)

Summary: Durham County Council is seeking providers to participate in a tender process for a framework titled "Supported Living Support Services for People with Learning Disabilities or Mental Health Needs." This procurement, which falls under the health and social work services category, is divided into four lots covering various care needs, including Learning Disability Standard Care, Learning Disability Enhanced Care, Mental Health Standard Care, and Mental Health Enhanced Care. Providers can bid for all four lots, with the opportunity to be awarded contracts that begin on 13th July 2026 and could extend to 31st March 2035. The procurement method is open with electronic submission allowed, and the framework operates on a flexible basis, allowing changes based on evolving service needs. The tender period closes on 11th June 2026, and awards are expected by 6th July 2026.

Incident Command Suite Audio Visual System

Description: CDDFRS are seeking to upgrade the current audio visual (AV) system in place at Service Training Centre (STC) for multiple purposes, but mainly for the delivery of Incident Command training.

Summary: The County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Authority has issued an invitation to tender for the upgrade of the Incident Command Suite Audio Visual System at the Service Training Centre in Durham. The procurement, falling under the category of audio-visual equipment, is at an active tender stage. The authority is employing an open procurement method in accordance with legislation UKPGA 2023/54, allowing for an open competition below the financial threshold. Key deadlines include the submission of quotations by 23rd June 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 16th June 2026. The total contract value is estimated between £40,000 and £48,000, and the authority plans to start the service on 20th July 2026, with a potential renewal based on service reviews.

Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for the re-procurement of an Appropriate Adult Service

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 preliminary market engagement questionnaire is to seek potential providers views for key areas of service provision: An Appropriate Adult (AA) service is a safeguarding service used in the criminal justice system to protect the rights and welfare of vulnerable people when they are involved with the police. It exists because some people may not fully understand police procedures or be able to communicate effectively without support. The Service is delivered from a central custody suite in Spennymoor, County Durham, however on occasions Appropriate Adults may be required to attend alternative locations (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process initiated by Durham County Council involves a preliminary market engagement for the re-procurement of an Appropriate Adult Service, which falls under the health and social work services industry category. The process is currently in the planning stage with an important key date being the deadline for the preliminary market engagement questionnaire on 26th May 2026. The service is intended to be delivered from a central custody suite in Spennymoor, County Durham, and covers the UKC14 region. The procurement falls under the 'light touch' regime with a special focus on safeguarding vulnerable individuals during police interactions. The future notice date for this process is set for 1st June 2026.