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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)
Contract for renew roof refurbishment works at tudhoe industrial estate units 1-12
The primary objective of the Contract is for renewal of roof with galvanised Steel Coated / Plastisol PVC roofing system at Tudhoe Industrial state Units 1 – 12. This has been spli
Contract for morrison busty depot – gas main replacement
Work is to consist of replacement of the external buried gas distribution main at Durham County Council’s Morrison Busty depot, Annfield Plain, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 7RX
Framework contract for commercial kitchen equipment
The Framework Contract is to supply commercial kitchen equipment. This will involve the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of commercial kitchen equipment. Where appr
Adult learning management information system
The primary objective of the Contract is for the supply and maintenance of an Adult Learning Management Information System to Durham County Council. The system must be an externall
Provision of spot purchases for domiciliary care services (individual care packages)
Provision of Spot Purchases for Domiciliary Care Services (Individual Care Packages)in County Durham
Contract for the provision of a cleaning service for st. leonard’s catholic school
Contract for the Provision of a Cleaning Service for St. Leonard's Catholic School
Ffice of the durham police and crime contract for motor fleet insurance and claims handling services (excluding broking services)
This contract is for Contract for Motor Fleet Insurance and Claims Handling Services (excluding Broking Services) Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: Please refer to
Contract for newton aycliffe leisure centre customer access point air conditioning works
This contract (the Contract) is for the installation of new Air Conditioning and amendments to the existing Air Conditioning system within the Leisure Centre The duration of the Co
Provision of intermediary care plus (IC+) beds within county durham via a block contract arrangement.
Provision of Intermediary Care Plus (IC+) Beds within County Durham via a block contract arrangement. This is a multi provider framework. the Contract is to provide services that s
Tender for fixings directly to meadowfield stores
Tender for fixings directly to Meadowfield Stores Additional information: Information about delivery location: St Johns Road Meadowfield Durham
Tender for supply of wall tiles and trims
Supply of wall tiles & trims to Meadowfield Stores Additional information: Information about delivery location: Meadowfield Stores St Johns Road Meadowfield Durham
Contract for design, construction and installation of play space refurbishment at snows green play park, shotley bridge
Play Space Refurbishment Snows Green Play Park Shotley Bridge please note the documents must be downloaded from www.nepoportal.org under reference A8JE-AHP87H Additional informatio
Demountable nursery unit within trimdon junior school
The Contract is for a Demountable Nursery Unit within Trimdon Junior School. The Demountable Nursery Unit for Trimdon Juniors will be required to meet the Council's Performance Spe
Service agreement for the maintenance, service and repair of automatic heating controls – BEMS systems
This contract (the Contract) is for Service Agreement for the maintenance, service and repair of automatic heating controls - BEMS Systems The primary objective of the Contract Thi
Framework contract for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of commercial kitchen refurbishments
Framework Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Commercial Kitchen Refurbishments Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: Please refer to
Invitation to tender for home to school transportation for mainstream and special education needs (SENS) 2016
Invitation to Tender for Home to School transportation for Mainstream and Special Education Needs (SENS) 2016 This contract (the Contract) is for the provision for home to school t
Provision of healthwatch county durham
The primary objective of the Contract and in accordance with government guidance, Durham County Council (DCC) must commission a service to work with local people across the County.
Design, construction and installation of coundon wheeled sports facility
Contract for Design, Construction and Installation of Coundon Wheeled Sports Facility ProContract Reference: A7PH-WNHUPL Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: please r
Contract for design, manufacture, supply, installation and commissioning of cremators, mercury abatement plant and ancillary equipment including removal of existing cremators
This contract is for the design, manufacture, supply including installation, testing and commissioning of cremators and mercury abatement plant and ancillary equipment at Mountsett
Contract for area (Lot)1 north durham community led local development (CLLD) and area (lot) 2 south durham community led local development (CLLD)
Contract for Area (Lot)1 North Durham Community Led Local Development (CLLD) and Area (Lot) 2 South Durham Community Led Local Development (CLLD) Additional information: Instructio