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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)
Solo overnight respite solution
The service will provide a solo overnight respite solution for families whose children have autism and / neuro diversity and who cannot access traditional respite services on accou
Specialist supported housing for people with complex needs (adults and or young people with learning disability / autism)
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 Disab
Events & activities countywide
Durham County Council (DCC) is establishing an Open Framework for the delivery of events, attractions, entertainment and community engagement activities across County Durham. Requi
Provision of manned security services for durham bus station
Durham County Council require the provision of Manned Security Services for Durham Bus Station. The standard requirement will be for opening/locking up the bus station and manned s
003918 - Contract for AI enabled reaction software to support the effective delivery of subject access requests (sars)
Procurement of an AI-enabled redaction solution to support Subject Access Request (SAR) handling. The solution is intended to improve the efficiency, consistency, auditability and
Contract FOR THE removal, transport & storage FOR darlington coronial cases
The Council is seeking a provider to deliver body removal, transportation and, where required, temporary storage services on behalf of HM Coroner for Areas of County Durham and Dar
Provision of lock down services and temporary manned guarding for county durham bus stations
Durham County Council require the provision of Lock Down Services and Temporary Manned Guarding for County Durham Bus Stations. • Lot 1 Consett Bus Station • Lot 2 Peterlee Bus Sta
003043 - Contract for the supply, installation, maintenance and repair of door entry systems
This Contract is for the Supply, Installation, Maintenance and Repair of Door Entry Systems (which can include, but not limited to, Door Opening/Door Release Systems, Video and Aud
NEPO502 personalised print and promotional products
Call off from NEPO502 Framework - Lot 4 Personalised Print and Promotional Products, following further competition process. This is a corporate contract on behalf of all Service Ar
003797 - Purchase of cyber attack insurance and resilience response
Purchase of Cyber attack insurance and resilience response. The insurance cover is for both public liability indemnity cover and also response resilience. Note - This is being reco
Framework for flooring contractors
The Framework does not include any guarantee of any minimum volume of works and services, or any minimum expenditure. Furthermore, appointment under the Framework Agreement does no
Framework for specialist joinery works
Framework for Specialist Joinery Works for Durham County Council A maximum of the 3 bidding organisations who achieve the highest overall weighted score will be awarded a position
Black grouse and wading birds
Direct Award under the Contract procedure Rules of the Council .Black grouse survey to establish population size/distribution and compare with national surveys. Grouse foraging stu
Eldon moor habitat restoration
Direct award under the Councils Contract procedure Rules Project will restore nature to the 88 ha Eldon Moor. Create wood pasture, broadleaf woodland, grassland and wetland habitat
Tees river trust ( eels for steel)
Find attached the matrix and moderation forms to sign, this is a direct award under the Public Regulations of DCC. Priority: F 1: An increase in self-sustaining populations of the
Regulation 44 visits by an independent person
This contract is for Regulation 44 Visits by an Independent Person. The Community Children's Homes maintained by Durham County Council provide support and care for some of our most
003955 - Safetyculture licences for health and safety, building services and waste
To continue existing arrangements with SafetyCulture for Health and Safety, Building Services and Waste. Interim arrangement to allow Digital Services time to explore internal capa
Supply and engraving of memorial plaques and niche units
This Contract is for the supply, including design, engraving, and delivery and fixing of Memorial Plaques, Vase Blocks and Niche Units for Durham County Council.
PCSA new build and refurbishment works at sacriston fyndoune proposed special education needs and disabilities (send) school
This is a further competition for contractors to carry out new‑build and refurbishment construction at Sacriston Fyndoune Proposed SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities) School, using the NEPO 207 Building Construction Works (Lot 8) call‑off and limited to suppliers on the PCSA framework.
5 No 2 man pothole defects - tender 3
The contract is for fixing five pothole defects on a road, requiring a two‑person crew to carry out the repairs for a local authority.