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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 agreement for electrical contractors for minor works for durham county council
This Procurement exercise is to establish a Framework Agreement for Electrical Contractors for Minor Works.The main users of the Framework Agreement will be Direct Services as part
Contract for home to school and adult social care transport
This procurement is for transport for Home to School and School to Swimming lessons, and Adult Social Care transport.
Proposed fencing works cricket oval, helford road, peterlee for peterlee town council
Proposed fencing Works at Cricket Oval, Helford Road, Peterlee for Peterlee Town Council Additional information: To tender for this opportunity the documents must be requested by c
Provision of carer support services
Durham County Council are looking for specialist provider(s) who can deliver Carer Support Services. The contract has been divided into two lots. Lot 1 Under the Care Act 2014 loca
Framework agreement for lot 1: scaffolding for highway services and lot 2: scaffolding for general building works
Scaffolding Framework - Lot 1: Scaffolding for Highway Services and Lot 2: Scaffolding for General Building Works
Provision of a cleaning service for tanfield school
Tanfield School is looking to appoint a single Provider for the Provision of a Cleaning Service. The Contract will commence on 1st July 2018 until 30th June 2020 with an option to
Framwellgate moor nursery & class extension
Framwellgate Moor Nursery & Class Extension School Alteration / Extension - Supply and Instillation of steel portal frame for proposed school extension
Residential rehabilitation for veterans
Bespoke residential rehab service (12week bespoke programme) specifically centred on rehabilitation for service veterans.
Framework agreement for the design, supply and installation of level access showers lot 4
Price refresh for the Framework Agreement for the Design, Supply and Installation of Level Access Showers lot 4 Derwentside and Chester le Street
Framework agreement for the design, supply and installation of level access showers lot3
Price Refresh for Framework Agreement for the Design, Supply and Installation of Level Access Showers lot3 Wear valley and Teesdale
Framework agreement for the design, supply and installation of level access showers lot 2
Price Refresh and Extension for Framework Agreement for the Design, Supply and Installation of Level Access Showers lot 2 Durham City and Easington
Framework agreement for the design, supply and installation of level access showers - lot 1
Price refresh and extension for the Framework Agreement for the Design, Supply and Installation of Level Access Showers - Lot 1 covering the area of Darlington Borough Council and
Burnigill bank landslip - preliminary design
Burnigill Bank Landslip - Preliminary Design - further competition in relation to the NEPO 212 Construction & Engineering Consultancy Framework, Lot 2 - Multi Disciplinary Transpor
Contract for comeleon house data centre mechanical & electrical upgrade - distribution system works
This contract is at Comeleon House for Data Centre Mechanical and Electrical Upgrade - Distribution System Works. Comeleon House is based at Tanfield Lea Industrial Estate North, T
Contract for community short break services
The contract for community short breaks service offer will provide a range of activities into local community venues for children and young people with special educational needs an
Replacement lighting dimmer system - gala theatre
To replace Theatrical Dimming system at the Gala Theatre County Durham and rewire existing system to create a future proof installation that will work with modern new LED theatrica
Fleet telematics system
Fleet telematics system
TB (SSID party ID 7232675 parental appeal to SEND
TB (SSID Party ID 723675) Parent submitted appeal to SEND
External audit by SGS for BS certification
External audit by SGS which provides certification to BS OHSAS 18001:2007
Contract for supported living services
This contract is for the provision of care and support in supported living services, including domiciliary care to individuals with eligible needs. The Council currently provides d