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Durham County Council
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Total contracts
1,714
Known spend
£4bn
1426 disclosed
Average value
£2m
Per contract
Active suppliers
10
Last 5 years
Top suppliers
Last 5 years- 1
Waythrough
£46m
- 2
Terry Group Limited
£1m
- 3
Michael Coghlan Football Coaching
4 winslatest 05 Aug 2026£967,950
- 4
Karbon Homes Limited
£794,855
- 5
AKARI CARE LIMITED
£196,197
- 6
The Care and Support Group Ltd
3 winslatest 23 Jul 2026£289m
- 7
ESSENTIAL CARE & SUPPORT LTD
£289m
- 8
Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust
3 winslatest 19 Dec 2025£232m
- 9
TK Access Solutions Limited
£4m
- 10
Hodgson Sayers Ltd
3 winslatest 10 Jun 2026£4m
What they buy
By CPV categoryConstruction worksCPV 45
202 contracts · £270m
Health & social workCPV 85
199 contracts · £994m
Business servicesCPV 79
143 contracts · £134m
Transport equipmentCPV 34
120 contracts · £162m
Construction materialsCPV 44
96 contracts · £63m
Education & trainingCPV 80
77 contracts · £37m
SoftwareCPV 48
71 contracts · £13m
Architectural & engineeringCPV 71
57 contracts · £6m
Renewal radar
Awarded contracts predicted to come up for re-tender in the next 18 months
- Roofing Works at St Annes CE Primary School
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (8 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Mar 2027).
Mar 2027
40% confident
- General Inspections 2025/26 - Batch 1
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (11 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Apr 2027).
Apr 2027
40% confident
- Bishop Auckland (Post Planning Application and RIBA 4 Design) Construction Support
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (11 months from contract start date → renewal expected by May 2027).
May 2027
40% confident
- GB-Durham: TPPL Durham County Council HCC Lot 2 - 1 x Renault Kangoo (31380)
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (11 months from contract start date → renewal expected by May 2027).
May 2027
40% confident
- GB-Durham: TPPL Durham County Council HCC Lot 2 - 2 x 3.5t Cab Tipper (30717)
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (11 months from contract start date → renewal expected by May 2027).
May 2027
40% confident
Tender activity
Notices published per month — last 24 months
All contracts (1714)
003989 - Documation
Renewal of third party support for Documation for NIS2 compliance.
003635 - Provision of manned security guard services at durham county council depots
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
New woodland maintenance contract
To carry out the maintenance of 18,614 broadleaved and Scots pine trees spread across 13 sites/10 hectares distributed across County Durham. Activities required at each site requir
Supply of traffic signal components
Supply of traffic signal components required for the repair and maintenance of traffic signals equipment.
Procurement of leasing facilities framework
Durham County Council invited tenders from organisation to participate in a 48-month framework (“the Framework”). MUFG Corporate Markets (“MUFG”), a division of MUFG Pension & Mark
LPG supply for killhope lead mining museum
Fuel supply for Killhope Lead Mining Museum
003726 - Internal audit management system
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
Traffic data collection
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 an
Health, wellbeing and 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 th
003550 - Flagship festival 2027
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
HM coroners community removals list
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 o
Murton MOD area victor west peatland restoration project
Murton MOD Area Victor West Peatland Restoration Project from North Pennines National Landscape Partnership Peatland Restoration Framework
Hire of temporary remote monitored CCTV systems/services and temporary manned guarding
The Council has an ongoing requirement for Manned Security Guard Services linked to the Hire of Temporary Remote Monitored CCTV Systems and Temporary Manned Guarding within various
Grasshill common peatland restoration project
Grasshill Common Peatland Restoration Project Utilising North Pennines National Landscape Partnership Peatland Restoration Framework
003325 - Preliminary market engagement (PME) for a pensions administration system
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 su
Contract for cash collection & cash in transit services
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 secur
003708 - Provision of manned security guard services at netpark
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 i
003626 - Provision of manned security guard services at aycliffe secure centre
The council is looking for a security company to provide manned guard services at Aycliffe Secure Centre, a facility for up to 34 vulnerable young people and a small transition home for 4 youths.
Supported living support services for people with learning disabilities or mental health needs framework
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 t
Lift fabrication framework
Lift Fabrication Framework Provide Lift Control Panels and Equipment for Durham County Council lift modernisation and repairs the values provided in this notice are for indicative