Scope
Reference
OPEN20251732
Description
Business Durham is seeking to establish a 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.
Bidders are to be aware that this procurement is grant funded under UKSPF allocation of funds.
Total value (estimated)
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028
- Possible extension to 30 April 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend 2 x 12 months from the contract end date.
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.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKC14 - Durham CC
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
31 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Responses are to be submitted via www.open-uk.org.
You can find the opportunity via the Open reference: OPEN20251732
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
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
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Durham County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMPB-8772-VYWM
Corten House, Dunholme Close
Durham
DH1 5WB
United Kingdom
Email: corporate.procurement@durham.gov.uk
Website: http://www.durham.gov.uk/
Region: UKC14 - Durham CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government