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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)
Framework for the annual maintenance, servicing and repair of existing legacy fixed telephone systems in schools/academies/multi-academy trusts (mats) across the north east
The Council is seeking to appoint a single Provider capable of Annually Maintaining, Servicing and Repairing approximately 152 Legacy Fixed Telephone Systems within Schools/Academi
Appointment of a global tax advisor for durham county council pension fund
Provision of US tax advice
External audit for DCC
Mazars have already been appointed for 5 years by national framework via PSAA (public sector audit Appointments)
External auditor for housing benefit subsidy claim certification work
External Auditor
Return transport able 2 day services, percy hedley
Private Hire on behalf of CCG
Panda adaptive defense 360
Contract Award
Consett leisure centre - remedial works to pools and associated areas - design contract
Call-off from UK Leisure Framework
Framework lot 2 - DCC street lighting - independent connection provision (ICP)
Street Lighting - Independent connection provision - Highway electrical connections on DNO/IDNO networks including all relevant NERS accreditation including project management.
Further competition for the proposed demolition of redundant garages
Proposed Demolition of Redundant Garages in Crook, Durham City, Murton, Peterlee, Seaham, Thornley and Wheatley Hill under the Framework Agreement for Demolition including Asbestos
Netpark phase 3 step 2
Direct Award via Energy & Sustainability Strategic Partnering Agreement
Spennymoor the oaks - partitions & suspended ceilings
Partitions & Suspended Ceilings work
Spennymoor the oaks secondary school=floor screed
Floor screeding work
Wolsingham swimming pool - NEW POOL lining
Supply and install pool lining
Spennymoor the oaks -render works
Render works
Spennymoor the oaks -timber frame
Supply and install timber frame
Rough sleeper complex needs accommodation project
Provide 9 bed spaces of supported accommodation for entrenched rough sleepers with complex needs for clients presenting with several of the following complexities: - Substance Misu
Single supplier negotiation for the initial upgrade of current CCTV system at AYPC
Upgrade Current CCTV System including Maintenance, Servicing and Repair of current CCTV and Future Camera Replacements with additional Storage
Request for a therpeutic residential care placement for a 14 year old female
Durham County Council is seeking a residential placement for a 14 year old female (X) This young person is a very creative and enjoys arts and crafts. She likes to have notebooks a
Gb-durham: TPPL durham county council BNES bus lot 3 - 1 x 9 seat minibus (6004)
TPPL Durham County Council BNES Bus Lot 3 - 1 x 9 seat Minibus (6004)
Contract for the supply, installation and management of electric vehicle charge points - stanhope
Supply and Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Points