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Published 25 Aug 2026, 10:39 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Framework for Flooring Contractors

Official notice

Authority: Durham County Council (Local council)

Framework agreementBelow threshold - limited competition
Framework ceiling (notional)Value not publishedframework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Awarded 25 Aug 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The Framework does not include any guarantee of any minimum volume of works and services, or any minimum expenditure. Furthermore, appointment under the Framework Agreement does not constitute a commitment by the Council, or any other contracting authority to the exclusive use of the Framework or an individual supplier for such requirements.

A maximum of the 3 bidding organisations who achieve the highest overall weighted score will be awarded a position on the framework

This Framework/ Contract will be available for use by Durham County Council and the following additional Contracting Authorities, where they have entered into a Procurement Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Durham County Council

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Open framework
Call-offs
call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
Buyer regions
UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
1% of call-off value · 1% on all transactions under this framework to Durham County Council
Who may buy through it

This Framework/ Contract will be available for use by Durham County Council and the following additional Contracting Authorities, where they have entered into a Procurement Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Durham County Council:

  • Academy Schools and Multi-Academy Trusts in the North East
  • Maintained Schools in County Durham
  • County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service,
  • Believe Housing
  • Parish Councils and Town Councils in County Durham.

The above list is not exhaustive, however, and in addition to the above the Framework/Contract may also be made available to other Organisations and Local Authorities where agreed with Durham County Council and if budget allows.

Published description of the framework

direct award if meet all requirements set out from call off

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published

What it takes to win
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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 more
What this means for your bid
  • “Framework for Flooring Contractors” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - limited competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
This Framework/ Contract will be available for use by Durham County Council and the following additional Contracting Authorities, where they have entered into a Procurement Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Durham County Council: - Academy Schools and Multi-Academy Trusts in the North East - Maintained Schools in County Durham - County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service, - Believe Housing - Parish Councils and Town Councils in County Durham. The above list is not exhaustive, however, and in addition to the above the Framework/Contract may also be made available to other Organisations and Local Authorities where agreed with Durham County Council and if budget allows.
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
25 Aug 2026, 10:39 BST
Last source update
25 Aug 2026, 10:39 BST
Authority reference
20261599
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-080722
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Delivery area
North East (UKC)North West (UKD)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)East Midlands (UKF)West Midlands (UKG)East of England (UKH)London (UKI)South East (UKJ)
+1 moreSouth West (UKK)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06eb43 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Appointment period ends
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Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
call-off levy · 1% of call-off value · 1% on all transactions under this framework to Durham County Council

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Contract details notice published
    25 Aug 2026, 10:39 BST
    UK7

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

1 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • Framework for Flooring Contractors

    Signed
    25 Aug 2026
    Value
    £240,000
    Period
    1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2028 · up to 31 Aug 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    up to 2 x 12 month extension

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Durham County Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PMPB-8772-VYWM Corten House, Dunholme Close, Durham, North East, DH1 5WBContact email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

1 commercial party on the notice
  • Durham Flooring LtdFramework contractorGB-COH: 08803188 Unit 68 Creative Business Park, Langley Park,, Durham,, North East, DH7 9TTContact email

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Contract details notice contractContract details noticeUK7Contract details notice on Find a Tender