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003726 - Internal Audit Management System

Description: Replacement of Internal Audit Software system. Full requirements can be found in Document 3a. Contract Specification and PSQ Appendix 1 of the tender documents, which are available free of charge at www.open-uk.org The reason for this procurement is due to our existing Internal Audit Management Software being on premise and the Council is currently undergoing a 'cloud first' strategy.

Summary: Durham County Council is seeking a replacement internal audit management software system. The current system is hosted on the Council’s premises; the replacement is intended to support its cloud-first strategy. This is a software supply requirement, classified as an industry-specific software package (CPV 48100000). The procurement is for the Council’s use, with delivery in County Durham. The specification and supplier questionnaire set out the detailed requirements and were available through the Council’s online procurement portal. Suppliers should assess the detailed specification to confirm that their system can meet the Council’s functional and implementation needs.

Traffic Data Collection

Description: The Council require an organisation to provide services for traffic data collection throughout the County of Durham. Each survey has varying requirements depending on its nature and purpose. Full tender documents can be accessed free of charge by registering as a Supplier on the Open Portal at www.open-uk.org.

Summary: Durham County Council is seeking traffic data collection services across County Durham. The work involves carrying out surveys with varying requirements depending on their nature and purpose, supporting the Council’s traffic monitoring needs. The procurement is for services, classified as traffic monitoring services (CPV 63712710). Delivery is across County Durham. Suppliers should assess whether they can undertake a range of traffic surveys throughout the county and adapt their approach to differing survey purposes and requirements.

003550 - Flagship Festival 2027

Description: Durham County Council is seeking an experienced and innovative delivery partner to develop and deliver a new flagship cultural event for County Durham. The Council is looking for a bold, ambitious and distinctive proposition that represents a step change from traditional festival models and has the potential to become a recurring, nationally recognised event. The successful proposal should be original, participatory and rooted in County Durham's unique identity, bringing together culture, creativity, innovation, technology and community engagement. The event should create a defining cultural moment for the county, enhancing its reputation as a place of creativity and excellence, while delivering lasting cultural, social and economic benefits. Proposals must demonstrate strong opportunities for participation, skills development and talent progression, particularly for children and young people, ensuring local communities play (read more...)

Summary: Durham County Council is seeking a delivery partner to develop and run a new flagship cultural festival for County Durham. The aim is to create an original, participatory event that moves beyond traditional festival models and could become a recurring, nationally recognised occasion. It should reflect the county’s identity and bring together culture, creativity, innovation, technology and community involvement. The programme is intended to raise the county’s profile and deliver lasting cultural, social and economic benefits. The work covers exhibition, fair and congress organisation services (CPV 79950000), with delivery in County Durham.

HM Coroners Community Removals list

Description: The Council is seeking multiple providers that can provide community removal services. Further details of the requirements are set out in Document 3a Specification. The List will ordinarily remain open to applications on an ongoing basis. However, the Council reserves the right to close the List where it is satisfied that sufficient providers have been admitted to meet operational requirements. The Council at its sole discretion, may subsequently reopen the List or invite further applications at any time. The Contract does not include any guarantee of any minimum volume of services, or any minimum expenditure. Furthermore, appointment under the Contract does not constitute a commitment by the Council, or any other contracting authority to the exclusive use of the Contract or an individual supplier for such requirements. Each (read more...)

Summary: Durham County Council is seeking multiple providers to carry out community removals for HM Coroners. The services fall within funeral and related services and are intended to meet the Council’s operational requirements for removals in the community. Delivery is in County Durham. Providers appointed to the list may be invited to respond to requests for services; appointment does not guarantee work or require the Council or another contracting authority to use an appointed provider exclusively. The Council expects service needs to evolve, potentially affecting the scope or delivery model, mortuary location or volume of services, as well as reflecting changes to statutory duties, regulation, inspection requirements or best practice.

003325 - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for a Pensions Administration System

Description: Durham County Council Pension Fund (the Fund) is exploring the market for a modern, secure and fully integrated Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) administration solution to support the delivery of pension services to members and participating employers. The Fund is seeking to understand the capabilities currently available within the market and how technology can support the administration of the LGPS, improve member and employer engagement, increase automation, enhance data quality and ensure ongoing compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements. This Preliminary Market Engagement exercise is intended to inform the Fund's future procurement strategy and help shape detailed requirements for any subsequent procurement exercise. Suppliers are invited to provide information on their solutions, implementation approaches, innovation, product roadmaps and experience within the LGPS sector. Interested providers can access the (read more...)

Summary: Durham County Council’s Pension Fund is exploring a modern, secure and fully integrated Local Government Pension Scheme administration system. The system is intended to support pension services for scheme members and participating employers, with technology to improve engagement, automate administration, strengthen data quality and support continuing legislative and regulatory compliance. The scope includes the software and suppliers’ implementation approaches, innovation, product roadmaps and experience in the LGPS sector. Delivery is for the Fund in County Durham. The council is using early market engagement to understand what solutions are available and to shape the detailed requirements and procurement strategy for a possible subsequent purchase.

Contract for Cash Collection & Cash In Transit Services

Description: Durham County Council require the following range of services: a) The secure collection of cash and cheques from various collection points as specified by the Council. b) The secure storage of all cash and cheques whilst in transit. c) The onward delivery/depositing of all cash and cheques collected, either to another collection point, or at a nominated cash receiving facility (subject to 'Approved Contractor Status'), or Bank. Based on the varying banking arrangements that Durham County Council may have in place throughout the contract period, the nominated cash receiving facilities or Bank may need to be amended. d) When necessary, the secure overnight storage of both cash and cheques collected will be required. e) The provision of a 'change float' service on either a scheduled or ad-hoc basis, (read more...)

Summary: Durham County Council is seeking a supplier for secure cash and cheque collection and cash-in-transit services. The work includes collecting from Council-specified locations, safeguarding cash and cheques during transport, and delivering or depositing them at another collection point, a nominated cash-receiving facility or a bank. Secure overnight storage may also be required. The supplier must provide change floats to specified locations, either on a regular schedule or when requested. The Council may change its nominated receiving facilities or bank as its banking arrangements change. Deliveries are in the North East of England. The service is classified as financial services (CPV 66000000).

003708 - Provision of Manned Security Guard Services at NETPark

Description: The Council requires a Security Provider to deliver manned security guard services at NETPark, which consists of 8 main buildings. Further details of the requirements are set out in Document 3a. Contract Specification which can be accessed free of charge at www.open-uk.org

Summary: Durham County Council is seeking a provider of manned security guard services for NETPark, which comprises eight main buildings. The requirement is for on-site guarding rather than security products or works. The service supports the protection and security of the NETPark site and its buildings. The procurement is for security services, with delivery in County Durham at NETPark. The Council directs bidders to its Contract Specification for the detailed service requirements. Suppliers whose business is providing staffed security services are the most directly relevant; organisations offering only equipment, consultancy or unstaffed monitoring would not match the stated requirement. The work is procured as one service lot, rather than being divided into separate building or service-area contracts.

003626 - Provision of Manned Security Guard Services at Aycliffe Secure Centre

Description: The Council requires a Security Provider to deliver manned security guard services at Aycliffe Secure Centre. Aycliffe Secure Centre is registered to provide care and education for up to 34 vulnerable and complex male and female young people, aged between 10-18. There is also a Transition Home attached to the secure building which can accommodate up to 4 young people moving from within the Secure Centre to community-based accommodation. Further details of the requirements are set out in Document 3a. Contract Specification which can be accessed free of charge at www.open-uk.org

Summary: Durham County Council is seeking a provider of manned security guard services at Aycliffe Secure Centre in County Durham. The centre provides care and education for up to 34 vulnerable young people aged 10–18, and includes a transition home for up to four young people moving into community-based accommodation. The requirement is for security services (CPV 79710000) at the secure centre. The tender specification sets out the detailed service requirements. The council is the buyer and is procuring one service package.

003635 - Provision of Manned Security Guard Services at Durham County Council Depots

Description: The Council requires a Security Provider to deliver manned security guard services across four Durham County Council depot sites: Chilton Depot, Hackworth Depot, Meadowfield Depot and Morrison Busty Depot. The service requirements and working hours vary between each site and may be subject to change during the term of the contract. The successful Contractor must therefore have the capacity and flexibility to provide appropriate cover at each depot as required. Full tender documents can be accessed free of charge by registering as a Supplier on the Open Portal at www.open-uk.org.

Summary: Durham County Council is seeking a provider of manned security guarding services for four council depots: Chilton Depot, Hackworth Depot, Meadowfield Depot and Morrison Busty Depot. This is a security services contract covering site-based guard provision. Working hours and service requirements differ between depots and may change during the contract, including changes to operating hours, staffing, locations or service type. The provider will need to supply appropriate cover across the four sites as the Council’s requirements vary. The procurement is a single service lot and is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Apprentice Worker Agency

Description: Northumbrian Water Group (NWL) is committed to developing future talent through a high-quality apprenticeship programme which supports workforce planning, succession management and skills development across the organisation. We require a supplier to provide Apprenticeship Agency Services across both Northumbrian Water and Essex & Suffolk Water. The supplier will act as the employer of apprentices on behalf of NWL and provide employment, payroll, HR administration, compliance and apprentice support services throughout the duration of the apprenticeship programme. The successful supplier will work collaboratively with NWL's Early Careers Team, hiring managers and training providers to ensure apprentices receive a positive experience and are supported to successfully complete their programmes. Service Requirements The supplier will be required to: * Employ apprentices on behalf of NWL through an apprenticeship agency model. * (read more...)

Summary: Northumbrian Water Limited is seeking an apprenticeship agency service for Northumbrian Water and Essex & Suffolk Water. The supplier will employ apprentices on the group’s behalf and handle employment contracts, payroll and statutory payments, HR administration, employment records, compliance, welfare support, progress reviews and reporting. The service also includes onboarding and mobilisation, liaison with training providers, and support for apprentices and managers. Its purpose is to provide a compliant employment service, support apprentice retention and successful programme completion, and help develop future talent. Delivery is across the group’s North East and Essex & Suffolk operating areas. This is a human resources and personnel supply service, including apprentice employment and administration.