Official UK procurement notice
Business Durham Select List
Authority: Durham County Council (Local council)
Sectors: Business Services & Consultancy (79) Delivery: North East (UKC14)
Published estimate£300,000≈ £150k / year · £360,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 31 Mar 2026awarded 30 Apr 2026
Awarded to BID WRITING SERVICES LIMITED +9 more10 awards
Contract term 2 yrsends 30 Apr 2028 · up to 30 Apr 2030 with extensions · starts 1 May 2026
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionEstablished Select List of specialists to support the pre-start, start-up businesses and existing businesses, providing a flexible and responsive service to meet evolving business needs effectively and efficiently.
This Contract has been awarded to 19 suppliers on a non-exclusivity basis.
CPV: Business and management consultancy services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1AwardedRenewalPublished value£300,000
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
How bids were scored
Lot awarding rule: This opportunity is awarded based on the completion of pass/fail criteria and the agreement of a pricing schedule embedded into the tender documentation.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Below threshold - open competition
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Below threshold
- Regulatory regime
- Light touch regime
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 27 Feb 2026, 10:23 GMT
- Last source update
- 2 Jul 2026, 08:30 BST
- Authority reference
OPEN20251732- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-017738- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-065dedFind a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 31 Mar 2026, 12:00 BST
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release
Responses are to be submitted via www.open-uk.org ↗.
You can find the opportunity via the Open reference: OPEN20251732
Timeline
27 Feb 2026 → 2 Jul 2026 · 4 dates- Tender notice published237 days ago27 Feb 2026, 10:23 GMT
- Submission deadline205 days ago31 Mar 2026, 12:00 BST
- Contract starts175 days ago1 May 2026, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published113 days ago2 Jul 2026, 08:30 BST
Notice history
3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 27 Feb 2026- Tender notice published27 Feb 2026, 10:23 GMTUK4
- Contract details notice published2 Jul 2026, 08:30 BSTUK7
- Status changed to complete2 Jul 2026, 08:30 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecastAwards 19
Awarded value Not summedeach provider’s award repeats the list or panel total
Contracts signed 19latest 30 Apr 2026
| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BID WRITING SERVICES LIMITED | £15,789 † | — | Awarded |
| MARKET COLLECTIVE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANYVCSE | £15,789 † | — | Awarded |
| MYB BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LIMITED | £15,789 † | — | Awarded |
| NETWORKING KNOWHO LTD | £15,789 † | — | Awarded |
| Synergize Business Solutions | £15,789 † | — | Awarded |
| Tedco Business Support LimitedSMEVCSE | £15,789 † | — | Awarded |
| Tees Global LtdSME | £15,789 † | — | Awarded |
| THE TECHNICOLOUR PROJECT LTD | £15,789 † | — | Awarded |
| THE WARDWAVE GROUP LTD | £15,789 † | — | Awarded |
| TRANSMIT START-UPS LIMITED | £15,789 † | — | Awarded |
9 further award records carry no date or value.
Contracts
Contract for Business Durham Select List · BID WRITING SERVICES LIMITED
- Signed
- 30 Apr 2026
- Value
- £15,789
- Period
- 1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2028 · up to 30 Apr 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 2 x 12 allowable extensions are embedded into the contract.
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Council reserves the right to re-open and close the Select List to allow any additional Bidder(s) to apply at a future date at the Council's sole discretion, provided that they fully meet the essential criteria contained in the bidding documentation.
Contract for Business Durham Select List · MARKET COLLECTIVE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANYVCSE
- Signed
- 30 Apr 2026
- Value
- £15,789
- Period
- 1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2028 · up to 30 Apr 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 2 x 12 allowable extensions are embedded into the contract.
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Council reserves the right to re-open and close the Select List to allow any additional Bidder(s) to apply at a future date at the Council's sole discretion, provided that they fully meet the essential criteria contained in the bidding documentation.
Contract for Business Durham Select List · MYB BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
- Signed
- 30 Apr 2026
- Value
- £15,789
- Period
- 1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2028 · up to 30 Apr 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 2 x 12 allowable extensions are embedded into the contract.
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Council reserves the right to re-open and close the Select List to allow any additional Bidder(s) to apply at a future date at the Council's sole discretion, provided that they fully meet the essential criteria contained in the bidding documentation.
Contract for Business Durham Select List · NETWORKING KNOWHO LTD
- Signed
- 30 Apr 2026
- Value
- £15,789
- Period
- 1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2028 · up to 30 Apr 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 2 x 12 allowable extensions are embedded into the contract.
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Council reserves the right to re-open and close the Select List to allow any additional Bidder(s) to apply at a future date at the Council's sole discretion, provided that they fully meet the essential criteria contained in the bidding documentation.
Contract for Business Durham Select List · Synergize Business Solutions
- Signed
- 30 Apr 2026
- Value
- £15,789
- Period
- 1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2028 · up to 30 Apr 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 2 x 12 allowable extensions are embedded into the contract.
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Council reserves the right to re-open and close the Select List to allow any additional Bidder(s) to apply at a future date at the Council's sole discretion, provided that they fully meet the essential criteria contained in the bidding documentation.
Contract for Business Durham Select List · Tedco Business Support LimitedSMEVCSE
- Signed
- 30 Apr 2026
- Value
- £15,789
- Period
- 1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2028 · up to 30 Apr 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 2 x 12 allowable extensions are embedded into the contract.
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Council reserves the right to re-open and close the Select List to allow any additional Bidder(s) to apply at a future date at the Council's sole discretion, provided that they fully meet the essential criteria contained in the bidding documentation.
Contract for Business Durham Select List · Tees Global LtdSME
- Signed
- 30 Apr 2026
- Value
- £15,789
- Period
- 1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2028 · up to 30 Apr 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 2 x 12 allowable extensions are embedded into the contract.
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Council reserves the right to re-open and close the Select List to allow any additional Bidder(s) to apply at a future date at the Council's sole discretion, provided that they fully meet the essential criteria contained in the bidding documentation.
Contract for Business Durham Select List · THE TECHNICOLOUR PROJECT LTD
- Signed
- 30 Apr 2026
- Value
- £15,789
- Period
- 1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2028 · up to 30 Apr 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 2 x 12 allowable extensions are embedded into the contract.
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Council reserves the right to re-open and close the Select List to allow any additional Bidder(s) to apply at a future date at the Council's sole discretion, provided that they fully meet the essential criteria contained in the bidding documentation.
Contract for Business Durham Select List · THE WARDWAVE GROUP LTD
- Signed
- 30 Apr 2026
- Value
- £15,789
- Period
- 1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2028 · up to 30 Apr 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 2 x 12 allowable extensions are embedded into the contract.
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Council reserves the right to re-open and close the Select List to allow any additional Bidder(s) to apply at a future date at the Council's sole discretion, provided that they fully meet the essential criteria contained in the bidding documentation.
Contract for Business Durham Select List · TRANSMIT START-UPS LIMITED
- Signed
- 30 Apr 2026
- Value
- £15,789
- Period
- 1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2028 · up to 30 Apr 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 2 x 12 allowable extensions are embedded into the contract.
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Council reserves the right to re-open and close the Select List to allow any additional Bidder(s) to apply at a future date at the Council's sole discretion, provided that they fully meet the essential criteria contained in the bidding documentation.
Contract for Business Durham Select List
- Signed
- 30 Apr 2026
- Value
- £15,789
- Period
- 1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2028 · up to 30 Apr 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 2 x 12 allowable extensions are embedded into the contract.
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Council reserves the right to re-open and close the Select List to allow any additional Bidder(s) to apply at a future date at the Council's sole discretion, provided that they fully meet the essential criteria contained in the bidding documentation.
Contract for Business Durham Select List
- Signed
- 30 Apr 2026
- Value
- £15,789
- Period
- 1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2028 · up to 30 Apr 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 2 x 12 allowable extensions are embedded into the contract.
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Council reserves the right to re-open and close the Select List to allow any additional Bidder(s) to apply at a future date at the Council's sole discretion, provided that they fully meet the essential criteria contained in the bidding documentation.
Contract for Business Durham Select List
- Signed
- 30 Apr 2026
- Value
- £15,789
- Period
- 1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2028 · up to 30 Apr 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 2 x 12 allowable extensions are embedded into the contract.
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Council reserves the right to re-open and close the Select List to allow any additional Bidder(s) to apply at a future date at the Council's sole discretion, provided that they fully meet the essential criteria contained in the bidding documentation.
Contract for Business Durham Select List
- Signed
- 30 Apr 2026
- Value
- £15,789
- Period
- 1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2028 · up to 30 Apr 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 2 x 12 allowable extensions are embedded into the contract.
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Council reserves the right to re-open and close the Select List to allow any additional Bidder(s) to apply at a future date at the Council's sole discretion, provided that they fully meet the essential criteria contained in the bidding documentation.
Contract for Business Durham Select List
- Signed
- 30 Apr 2026
- Value
- £15,789
- Period
- 1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2028 · up to 30 Apr 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 2 x 12 allowable extensions are embedded into the contract.
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Council reserves the right to re-open and close the Select List to allow any additional Bidder(s) to apply at a future date at the Council's sole discretion, provided that they fully meet the essential criteria contained in the bidding documentation.
Contract for Business Durham Select List
- Signed
- 30 Apr 2026
- Value
- £15,789
- Period
- 1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2028 · up to 30 Apr 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 2 x 12 allowable extensions are embedded into the contract.
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Council reserves the right to re-open and close the Select List to allow any additional Bidder(s) to apply at a future date at the Council's sole discretion, provided that they fully meet the essential criteria contained in the bidding documentation.
Contract for Business Durham Select List
- Signed
- 30 Apr 2026
- Value
- £15,789
- Period
- 1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2028 · up to 30 Apr 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 2 x 12 allowable extensions are embedded into the contract.
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Council reserves the right to re-open and close the Select List to allow any additional Bidder(s) to apply at a future date at the Council's sole discretion, provided that they fully meet the essential criteria contained in the bidding documentation.
Contract for Business Durham Select List
- Signed
- 30 Apr 2026
- Value
- £15,789
- Period
- 1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2028 · up to 30 Apr 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 2 x 12 allowable extensions are embedded into the contract.
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Council reserves the right to re-open and close the Select List to allow any additional Bidder(s) to apply at a future date at the Council's sole discretion, provided that they fully meet the essential criteria contained in the bidding documentation.
Contract for Business Durham Select List
- Signed
- 30 Apr 2026
- Value
- £15,789
- Period
- 1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2028 · up to 30 Apr 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 2 x 12 allowable extensions are embedded into the contract.
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Council reserves the right to re-open and close the Select List to allow any additional Bidder(s) to apply at a future date at the Council's sole discretion, provided that they fully meet the essential criteria contained in the bidding documentation.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
19 commercial parties on the notice- BID WRITING SERVICES LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- CREATE NORTH LTDAwarded supplier
- ESESSEE LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- FAR NORTH LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- FIRST FACE TO FACE LTDAwarded supplier
- Focus15Awarded supplier
- Guy Shackleton Growth SolutionsAwarded supplier
- KAMPAKIS AND CO. LTDAwarded supplier
- LIKE US (NE) LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- MARKET COLLECTIVE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANYAwarded supplier
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- MYB BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- NETWORKING KNOWHO LTDAwarded supplier
- Synergize Business SolutionsAwarded supplier
- TEDCO BUSINESS SUPPORT LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- TEES GLOBAL LTDAwarded supplier
- THE TECHNICOLOUR PROJECT LTDAwarded supplier
- THE WARDWAVE GROUP LTDAwarded supplier
- TRANSMIT START-UPS LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- UMI COMMERCIAL LIMITEDAwarded supplier
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