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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 Pension Fund is exploring a modern, secure and fully integrated Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) administration system. The solution is intended to support pension services for scheme members and participating employers, improve member and employer engagement, increase automation, strengthen data quality, and maintain compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements. The procurement concerns industry-specific software (CPV 48100000), together with the associated solution capability and implementation approach. Delivery will support the Fund in Durham. Suppliers are expected to explain their products, implementation models, innovation, product roadmaps and experience in the LGPS sector. The buying organisation is Durham County Council, acting for the Pension Fund.

Manned Guarding

Description: Provision of Manned Guarding and Security Services

Summary: Waythrough intends to procure manned guarding and security services for its operations. The requirement covers the provision of staffed guarding rather than goods, with security services as the stated classification. Delivery is across the United Kingdom. Waythrough is the buying organisation and is classified as a public undertaking. The procurement is arranged as one requirement and is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. Businesses should therefore consider whether they can provide reliable manned guarding services across the required geographic scope, with the operational systems and workforce needed to support a public-sector security contract.

Legal Services

Description: Provision of Legal Advisory Services

Summary: Waythrough intends to procure legal advisory services for delivery across the United Kingdom. The requirement is categorised as legal services and is arranged as a single planned package. The work will support Waythrough’s legal needs through the provision of external legal advice. Waythrough is the buying organisation and is a public undertaking. The planned procurement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and for voluntary, community and social enterprises. The scope is described at a high level as legal advisory services, so firms whose core business is providing legal advice to organisations should monitor the procurement as it develops. The estimated requirement is above the relevant threshold and is intended to be delivered through a competitive process under the selected legal services purchasing arrangement.

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 procuring manned security guard services for Aycliffe Secure Centre. The site provides care and education for up to 34 vulnerable and complex young people, both male and female, aged 10 to 18. It also includes a Transition Home for up to four young people moving from the secure centre into community-based accommodation. The requirement is for security services delivered at the centre and its associated accommodation. The contract covers operational security provision rather than equipment supply or construction. This opportunity will suit providers able to operate in a secure care and education setting, protect young people and staff, and adapt their service to the needs of a live residential environment.

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 procuring a delivery partner to develop and deliver a new flagship cultural event for County Durham. The requirement covers exhibition, fair and congress organisation services, with the event intended to be original, participatory and distinctive rather than a traditional festival. It should combine culture, creativity, innovation, technology and community engagement, drawing on County Durham’s identity. The council wants the event to create a defining cultural moment, strengthen the county’s reputation for creativity and excellence, and deliver lasting cultural, social and economic benefits. Local communities should have an active role in shaping and delivering the event, with opportunities for participation, skills development and talent progression, particularly for children and young people. Delivery is in County Durham.

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 procuring cash collection and cash-in-transit services. The requirement covers secure collection of cash and cheques from collection points, secure storage while in transit, and onward delivery or deposit at another collection point, an approved cash-receiving facility or a bank. Banking arrangements may change during the contract. The supplier must also provide secure overnight storage when required and a change-float service, either scheduled or on an ad-hoc basis, to specified collection points. This is a financial and insurance service, with activity centred on the Council’s collection and banking arrangements. The buyer is Durham County Council, a sub-central public authority.

Specialist Supported Housing for People with Complex Needs (Adults and or Young People with Learning Disability / Autism)

Description: Durham County Council (DCC) are looking to explore the market options for Specialist Supported Housing for People with Complex Needs (Adults and or Young People with Learning Disability / Autism) Durham County Council is seeking to engage with Registered Housing Providers, developers and other market partners, in County Durham, to inform future specialist supported housing/property requirements for people (Adults and or Young People) with complex needs, including: * Autism * Learning Disabilities * Mental Health needs * Behaviours of distress that may result in harm to themselves, others, staff teams or their living environment The Council would welcome views on the opportunities, challenges and practical considerations associated with delivering sustainable, high-quality accommodation that promotes independence, wellbeing and long-term value for money. The accommodation needs required have been informed (read more...)

Summary: Durham County Council is exploring future specialist supported housing for adults and young people with complex needs in County Durham. The service is intended for people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and behaviours of distress that could cause harm to themselves, other people, staff teams or their living environment. The requirement combines suitable accommodation with support that promotes independence, wellbeing and long-term value for money. It is classified as housing services and health and social work services. The council is considering sustainable, high-quality accommodation and property solutions, informed by national and regional guidance, Care Quality Commission guidance on accommodation scale, and learning from previous specialist developments. Relevant providers include registered housing providers, developers and other organisations able to contribute to specialist supported housing provision.

Events & Activities Countywide

Description: Durham County Council (DCC) is establishing an Open Framework for the delivery of events, attractions, entertainment and community engagement activities across County Durham. Requirements may range from the provision of individual activities and performers to the planning and delivery of large-scale public events and festivals. Initially supporting the Pride in Place programme, the Framework may also be used for other Council-led events and activities, subject to funding availability.

Summary: Durham County Council is seeking suppliers for countywide events, attractions, entertainment and community engagement activities across County Durham. The requirement supports the Pride in Place programme and may also cover other Council-led events and activities. It is divided into four service areas: entertainment and performers; event management; large-scale event services; and event support services. Work may range from supplying individual performers, activities, equipment or infrastructure to planning and delivering major festivals, civic celebrations and other public gatherings. Services include event production, technical delivery, crowd management, site coordination, stakeholder engagement, temporary structures, security, traffic management, medical support, branding and wayfinding. The procurement is for services, with opportunities suited to both commercial suppliers and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

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 procuring manned security guard services for four council depot sites: Chilton Depot, Hackworth Depot, Meadowfield Depot and Morrison Busty Depot. The work covers security provision across these locations, with service requirements and working hours varying between sites and potentially changing during the contract. The appointed security provider will need to provide appropriate cover at each depot as required, including adapting to changes in operational needs, staffing levels, locations and the nature of the services. This is a security services contract for work delivered at council depots in County Durham, rather than a supply-only opportunity. The requirement is suitable for businesses providing staffed guarding and associated site security services.

NW2964 - Microsoft 365, AI and Intelligent Automation Partner Framework Agreement

Description: NW2964 - Microsoft 365, AI and Intelligent Automation Partner Framework Agreement Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) provides essential water and wastewater services to 2.7 million customers across the North East of England and drinking water services to over 2 million customers in Essex and Suffolk. Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) has a strategic ambition to become the world's most digitally enabled water company and continues to invest significantly in Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Intelligent Automation, Data & Analytics and associated cloud technologies to support this ambition. Our digital strategy is focused on maximising business value from these technologies through improved productivity, collaboration, operational efficiency, automation and data-driven decision-making. As the Microsoft technology landscape continues to evolve rapidly, NWG requires access to a broad range of specialist expertise (read more...)

Summary: Northumbrian Water Limited is seeking specialist technology partners for a Microsoft 365, AI and Intelligent Automation framework agreement supporting Northumbrian Water Group’s digital strategy. The services cover Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Power Platform, Copilot, artificial intelligence, intelligent automation, data and analytics, cloud technologies and related services. Required work may include strategic advice, architecture, design, implementation, optimisation, governance, user adoption, change management and ongoing innovation, with both advisory specialists and technical delivery resources. The framework is intended to support productivity, collaboration, operational efficiency, automation and data-led decision-making across the group. Delivery will support Northumbrian Water Group’s operations in the North East of England and its drinking-water services in Essex and Suffolk.