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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)
Framework for supply of highways materials
The Framework period is 2 years, with the options to extend as 2 years, from the contract end date. Framework commencement date is 1st April 2026. The opportunity is issued as mult
Weighbridge test unit hire up to 44,000 kg
The opportunity is issued as a single contract without Lots for the provision of Weighbridge Test Unit Hire up to 44,000 kg.
Framework for drainage and asset management investigation, maintenance and refurbishment works
The Framework is for the provision of Drainage and Asset Management Investigation, Maintenance and Refurbishment Works to Durham County Council and affiliated bodies.
003376 - Digital change and skills tool
The tool delivers a digital staff survey (targeted if required) to establish a baseline of activity and awareness of digital tools. Survey results provide each staff member with a
Contract insurance cover for rivergreen extension
Contracts work insurance for Rivergreen extension to protect council from financial losses due to errors and omissions.
Countywide spray injection patching
FC for Spray Injection Patching for County
002322 - Contract for supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, maintenance, servicing and monitoring of security alarms and CCTV systems
Durham County Council has awarded this contract following an open tender competitive process for a single provider for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, maintenanc
003415 - Preliminary market engagement (PME) for digital bus passes (home to school transport)
Durham County Council (DCC) are looking to explore a digital alternative to physical Home to School Transport bus passes to reduce costs, improve efficiency, strengthen fraud contr
Provision of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) adoption support service
The MDT is to include clinical psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language therapy, and education support. Clinical psychology for formulation of therapeutic plans for ch
002331 - Progression and learning case management system
Renewal of the legacy contract for a case management system to support tracking of young peoples education training and employment post 16.
Durham bus station - cladding and associated works
Durham Bus Station - Re-Cladding and Associated Works (002242)
Supply and install of cold applied liquid roofing system at sedgefield primary school
Further Competition for Supply and Install of Cold Applied Liquid Roofing System at Sedgefield Primary School Under Framework Agreement for Roofing Systems under Lot 3 Cold Applied
Multiplan timber cladding and associated works at hardwick park visitor centre
Supply and Install of Multiplan Timber Cladding and Associated Works at Hardwick Park Visitor Centre
003099 - Quartex digital footprint increase
Procurement of the AM Digital Quartex Digital Microfilm Viewing Solutions for The Story visitors to view scanned images. This contract is to increase the value of an existing contr
Rotational speed indication devices
Durham County Council is reviewing options for the potential future provision of speed indicating devices (SIDs) across the county
Families first programme workstream support
Families first partnership, workstreams leads work.
Seaham seaview primary school tiling and associated works
Seaham Seaview Primary School Tiling and Associated Works in conjunction with the specification
Maintenance and repair of cleaning machines (tenant machines only)
DCC has several services using Tennant floor cleaning machines these include culture & sport, Facilities management and DCC cleaning service. Each service works to a cleaning stand
DCC caddy liner further competition
The contract relates to the supply and delivery of compostable liners suitable for 5-litre internal kitchen food waste caddies. The liners must meet EN 13432 certification for comp
Framework for independent connection provision (ICP) - street lighting
The framework is for the appointment of a single supplier to provide an Independent Connection Provision for Street Lighting Installation / Replacement of Street Lighting Assets.