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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)
Direct award via the ESPO framework 2957 - storage, maintenance and retrieval of paper records to include scan demand service
External storage of paper records to provide secure storage, maintenance and retrieval of paper records including the facility for a scan on demand service across all DCC buildings
Framework for the provision, installation and monitoring of equipment to record use in council's buildings including schools/academies throughout the county
This is a call-off Framework and the Provider will be required to provide a metering and advice service on an as and when required basis for use by those Establishments that are cu
Care services at langley mews - recovery focused supported accommodation (mental health)
Durham County Council is seeking to commission a recovery focused care and support service at Langley Mews. The intention is to provide an outcome focused, needs led service which
Airwaves usage
Award
Contract for design and installation of sustainable urban drainage infrastructure and monitoring system to poplar street south moor
Design and Installation of Sustainable Urban Drainage Infrastructure and monitoring system to Poplar Street South Moor.The project is being delivered through a partnership of Durha
Replacement of bridge joints for neville's cross bridge
This contract is for the replacement of expansions joints for Neville's Cross Bridge. The contractor is required to: • Remove and dispose of existing asphaltic plug joints • Grit b
Framework agreement for bricklaying contractors
This Framework Agreement is for the implementation of a Framework Agreement for Durham County Council for Contractors to undertake works where bricklaying and/or block work will be
Two aerial access platforms
AWARDED VIA NEUTRAL VENDOR 1 - NiftyLift 170T 1 - Genie Aerial Work Platform AWP-30S Reference number: A3HB-L66OWB DCC framework for Supply of Non Operated Hired Plant. Neutral Ven
Monitors for crook refurbishment and ongoing replacement
One off purchase via CCS Technology Products 2
Contract for the 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
Replacement servers and disks
Server and disk replacement
Framework agreement for lot 1: scaffolding for highway services and lot 2: scaffolding for general building works
This Framework Agreement ("the Contract") is for Scaffolding Works for Durham County Council ("The Authority"). The Works will consist of two lots: Lot 1: Scaffolding for Highway S
Framework for civil engineering works 50k - 500k
This procurement exercise is for the implementation of a Framework Agreement for the delivery of Civil Engineering Works valued between £50,000 and £500,000 on behalf of Durham Cou
Works contract for design supply and installation of smart heating controls
This contract is to engage and appoint a Contractor for the Design Supply and Installation of Smart Heating Controls Durham County Council and Durham University Energy Institute ha
Durhamworks digital short courses
DurhamWorks Digital Short Courses DurhamWorks are looking for specialist providers who can deliver tailored bespoke support to 16-24 year olds living in County Durham who are not i
Contract for st johns hall, meadowfield, new build community centre
This contract is for St Johns Hall Meadowfield - New Build Community Centre. It is to be noted that the is a Conditional Award subject to Durham County Council being successful in
Commercial property database for business durham
Contract award notice
Radio aid equipment
Radio Aid equipment to allow children with hearing aids and cochlear implants (supplied by NHS) to listen optimally in educational settings and challenging listening environments.
Individual contract for care and support
Individual contract for care and support for an adult with Learning Disabilities
Individual contract for care and support
Individual contract for care and support for an adult with Learning Disabilities