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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 of providers for one point creche services
Framework of Providers for One Point Crèche Services. The Council wishes to engage multiple Providers who can deliver Crèche Services across County Durham. This ITT process is bein
Invitation to tender for the supply of 2 x juniper 80 gbps routers and associated equipment.
Invitation to Tender for the Supply of 2 x Juniper 80 Gbps routers and associated equipment. Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: See ITT document 1
Provision of independent visitor service(s)
Independent Visitor Service(s) Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: please refer to the documents for requirements
Framework for the provision of health and safety training
Durham County Council is seeking to appoint a single Training Provider for each of the following Health and Safety Lot(s) to supply and deliver a range of health and safety trainin
Framework agreement for the supply and delivery of road traffic signs
The provision of Road Traffic Signs
Framework for the provision of directional drilling
Contract to provide Directional Drilling
Framework agreement for post test training for young drivers as part of the excelerate scheme (excelerate)
Post Test Training for Young Drivers as part of the EXCELerate Scheme (EXCELerate)
Framework agreement for the design, supply and installation of level access showers
Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) are currently delivered through an internal Home Improvement Agency (HIA), called Durham and Darlington Home Improvement Agency, who deliver HIA se
Contract for youth employment initiative 2016-2018 - durhamworks subcontractor framework
Contract for Youth Employment Initiative 2016-2018 - DurhamWorks Subcontractor Framework Durham County Council is receiving funding from the European Social Fund (ESF) as part of t
Wireless networking equipment for durham johnston school
Supply of Network infrastructure for Durham johnstone School. For further information please go to www.nepoportal.org Reference number : A4YC-SU6HSN
Framework agreement for the fabrication and installation of timber frames for buildings
Framework Agreement for the Fabrication and Installation of Timber Frames for Buildings for Durham County Council
Sexual health community engagement level 1
Contract for Sexual Health Community Engagement Level 1 The overall aim of the service is to reduce health inequalities experienced by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Quest
Supply of coach journeys 2016
Durham County Council wishes to appoint contractor(s) who can undertake both UK and international coach journeys which will originate in County Durham, England. Please note for tho
Framework agreement for the design, supply and installation of sectional semi-permanent ramps
Framework Agreement for the Design, Supply and Installation of Sectional Semi-Permanent Ramps
Contract for supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, maintenance, servicing lot 1 monitoring of security alarms and lot 2 CCTV – non public space surveillance
This Contract is for Lot 1 - Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, Repair and Maintenance and Monitoring of Security Alarms and Lot 2 - Supply, Delivery, Installation, Com
Framework for the provision of a service to survey,supply, install, remove, recondition and store of lifts in the community
Framework for the Provision of a Service to Survey, Supply, Install, Remove, Recondition and Store of Lifts in the Community. Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) is currently delivere
Education and early years management information system
Education and Early Years Management Information System - Hosted by the County Council.
Framework agreement for the supply and delivery of road traffic signs
Road Traffic Signs
Contract for adult skills provision
This contract (the Contract) is for the provision of learning opportunities funded through the adult skills budget for adults aged 19+. Durham County Council's Adult Learning and S
Contract for adult skills provision
This contract (the Contract) is for the provision of learning opportunities funded through the adult skills budget for adults aged 19+. Durham County Council's Adult Learning and S