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Durham County Council
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Total contracts
1,716
Known spend
£4bn
1427 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 (1716)
This framework is for the survey, design, supply, install, remove, recondition re-siting and/ or store of external platform lifts and associated works in the community
This Framework is for the survey, design, supply, install, remove, recondition re-siting and/ or store of External Platform Lifts and associated works in the Community. The scope o
Framework for the survey, design, supply, install, remove, recondition and/ or store of stairlifts and associated works in the community.
Framework for the Survey, Design, Supply, Install, Remove, Recondition and/ or Store of Stairlifts and Associated Works in the Community. The scope of lifts currently delivered enc
001919 - Zip tap servicing across durham county council estate
This contract is for the maintenance and servicing of Zip taps across the Durham County Council Estate. There are currently 28 assets across 4 sites. The Council requires a provide
Highway projects programme of works 2024-2026
Wolsingham Bridge Works Works to Wolsingham Bridge
Provision of substance misuse treatment and recovery services
An urgent modification is required to extend the above contract for a further year from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 to ensure that posts and interventions that are funded by the
Residential substance misuse services
Residential Substance Misuse Services Lot 1 - Tier 4 In-patient Detoxification Residential Services Lot 2 - Residential Rehabilitation from Substance Misuse
Ofsted registered/registering providers of children's home's
Durham County Council is excited to invite Ofsted Registered/Registering Providers of Children's Home's to a collaboration and engagement event. This event will be primarily for th
Holiday activities with healthy food for children in receipt of benefits-related free school meals (2025)
The Council wishes to seek multiple Providers to deliver Holiday Activities with Healthy Food for Children in Receipt of Benefits-related Free School Meals within the boundaries of
Specialised support and care for an individual
Specialised Support and Care for an Individual to meet their needs
Framework for the supply and delivery of vehicle restraint systems
Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Vehicle Restraint Systems vehicle restraint systems
Redevelopment of 13-17 claypath & 3-5 millennium place, durham
Durham County Council (DCC) are looking to appoint a single developer for the redevelopment of 13-17 Claypath and 3-5 Millennium Place within Durham City Centre Conservation Area a
THE (0-25) family health service
The services are to remain the same. The modification relates to is to allow for the cost implications of the NHS Agenda for Change Pay Award.
001236 - Soft market testing exercise for the provision of a deputy and appointee banking and software solution
Durham County Council Deputy and Appointee Team (DAT) are exploring banking and software solutions to support the Deputy and Appointee functions of its customers. Currently, we sup
Soft market testing - provision of support for complex needs rough sleepers via supported accommodation
Durham County Council (DCC) is looking to explore the market to understand what provision is available to provide accommodation and support for rough sleepers who present with comp
Schools carbon reduction programme 2025-2027
This contract is for the provision of Schools Carbon Reduction Programme. The primary objective of the contract is to provide energy efficiency advice in schools as part of an SLA
Contract for land occupation concessions (DPS) (contract for land occupation concessions (DPS))
This Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is for Land Occupation Concessions which consist of the following type of vendors below: Hot Food catering; Ice Cream catering; Hot Drinks cate
Children's services procedures manual
Children's Services Procedures Manual
Durham bus station - windows & external doors
Supply and installation of aluminium windows, doors and curtains walling PV glazing etc
Durham bus station - partitions etc
Supply and installation of SFS systems, partitions, insulation and suspended ceilings including design and skimming as require
Aykley heads plot C - windows and doors
Supply and install external windows and doors