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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)
Single supplier negotiation - regeneration project work durham city
Newsquest procurement print and editorial, campaign endorsement at senior management level, online, digital production including video etc.
IMS certification audit
This contract is for the provision of external audit which provides certification for the following: ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management ISO 55
Framework agreement for the supply of electrical components
Framework Agreement for the Supply of Electrical ComponentsThe main users of the Framework Agreement will be Direct Services as part of the Regeneration and Local Services Director
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Cladding repair work at county hall durham
This contract is for Cladding Repair Work at County Hall Durham. DH1 5UL
Contract for durham business opportunities programme (DBOP) creative industries strand
This is an ERDF funded project. This contract is for an organisation to work with SME creative industries and support the development of cultural sector businesses within County Du
Catering concession for bowlees visitor centre
Catering Concession Contract for Bowlees Visitor Centre
Advice and mediation service for foster carers
To provide an independent support, advice and mediation service to foster carers and their household where complaints, concerns, allegations arise between them and the Agency and t
Single supplier negotiation - celebrating durham - message wall - public participation artwork campaign
As part of Celebrating Durham the Council want to produce a unique piece of artwork (in 4 sections) which would be the result of a public participation campaign celebrating all tha
Grant funding web portal
Formal Contract Award
Grant funding database
Contract Award Notice
2586 - Architectural services
Further Competition for LOT 7 Architectural Services under the NEPO Framework for Construction & Engineering Consultancy (NEPO212) For Architect Services both Single Discipline and
Cancer awareness and health promotion
The Cancer Awareness service will raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer (particularly colorectal, lung, prostate and breast) in targeted populations. It also needs to
Specialised vehicles for refuse / recycling RLS via TPPL
1 - 1 x Refuse Collection Vehicle 18t GVW 2 - 2 x 70-30 Triple Bin Lift 18t RCV
Horticultural training
This contract is for the provision of Horticultural Training, covering initial and refresher training including City and Guilds NPTC accreditation for the following: • Chainsaw Mai
Corporate MFD solution
Contract Award Notice
Contract for supply of hostile vehicle mitigation bollards
This contract is for the supply of PAS 68 heavy duty impact resistant hydraulic bollards to prevent hostile vehicle ingress.
Single supplier negotiation for aycliffe secure centre - lock back door replacement
Chubb Lock Custodial Services for the Supply Delivery and installation of locks
Supply and delivery of audio & visual (AVA) equipment and accessories
This Framework is for the Supply and Delivery of AVA (Audio & Visual) Equipment and Accessories.The Council have split their requirements for AVA Equipment and Accessories into the
NCFE awarding body
The provision of registration and certification of over 300 accredited qualifications and units to meet external contractual requirements