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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 - fostering & adoption - bus advertising- exterion media
To produce and run a bus advertising campaign with Exterion Media. In County Durham both major bus companies (Arriva and GNE) use Exterion Media as their advertising Agent. Therefo
Durhamworks SEND - improving your future 2
DurhamWorks are looking for a single specialist provider who can deliver tailored bespoke support to 16-24 year old participants with learning difficulties and/ or disabilities, sp
2592- Structural engineers for durham county council
Further Competition for LOT 12 Structural Engineering under the NEPO Framework for Construction & Engineering Consultancy (NEPO212) For Structural Engineers for Durham County Counc
2591 - Building surveyor services
Further Competition for LOT 11 Building Surveyor Services under the NEPO Framework for Construction & Engineering Consultancy (NEPO212) For Building Surveyor Services DN reference
2590- Multi-disciplinary team with building surveyor as lead for durham county council
Further Competition for LOT 1 Multi-Disciplinary Building Construction related Services under the NEPO Framework for Construction & Engineering Consultancy (NEPO212) For Multi-Disc
2589 - Multi-disciplinary team with architect as lead for durham county council
Further Competition for LOT 1 Multi-Disciplinary Building Construction related Services under the NEPO Framework for Construction & Engineering Consultancy (NEPO212) For Multi-Disc
2588 - Mechanical engineers for durham county council for both single discipline and as lead consultant
Framework Agreement under Further Competition for LOT 8 M&E Services under the NEPO Framework for Construction & Engineering Consultancy (NEPO212) For Mechanical Engineer Services
2587 Electrical engineers for durham county council for both single discipline and as lead consultant
Further Competition for LOT 8 M&E Services under the NEPO Framework for Construction & Engineering Consultancy (NEPO212) For Electrical Engineers for Durham County Council for both
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
Data collection and recording system
Contract for Data Collection and Recording System to support Wellbeing for Life Service in County Durham
Victims and children safety workers - accountability intervention project
Victims and Children Safety Workers - Accountability Intervention Project
Framework for the provision of a locksmith service
Supply of Specialist Locks & Security Hardware and Associated Equipment
Mobile sexual health service
The overall aim of the service is to increase and widen access to Sex and Relationships Education and sexual health services for young people aged 13-19 years in order to reduce th
Contract for individual package of community-based support for a service user with autism, emotionally unstable personality disorder, anti-social personality disorder and a learning disability
This contract is for a bespoke package of care and accommodation for one individual who is currently living in a hospital environment and awaiting discharge. The individual has a d
Contract for twin axle trailer gritters
The contract is for supply and delivery of 15 Twin Axle Trailer Gritters.
Contract for swimming database software system
This contract is for an electronic data recording system allowing Durham County Council to create and manage all elements of their school swimming programme through a web-based por
Advocacy services for adults
Lot 1 includes Care Act Advocacy for individuals who require support under the 2014 Care Act to participate with the local authority care and support process and/or Community Advoc
Supply and delivery of sign posts for traffic signs
This contract is for the supply and delivery of Sign Posts for use on the Highway, in a range of lengths, sizes, diameter, type and sections - both tubular and square. The sign pos
Workforce management system
This contract is for a Workforce Management System which will enable the accurate forecasting, scheduling of all inbound, outbound, blended and back office staffing resources. Docu
Contract for hire of site accommodation and skips
Contract is for the Hire of Site Accommodation and Skips across County Durham.