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DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

North East England

Last updated 5 Jun 2026

Contracts, tenders and suppliers for DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

Durham County Council, based in Durham, awarded 292 contracts worth £239.0M in the last 12 months, with a total of 1,587 historical award notices. Its top procurement categories are Health & Social Work, Construction, and Sewage & Waste, with recent suppliers including My Homecare (Durham) Ltd and Softcat PLC, and an SME contract share of 79%.

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257
Contracts
Last 12 months
£236.3M
Awarded Value
Last 12 months
23
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SME Insights

SME Win Rate80.3%
1057 of 1317 suppliers are SMEs

Direct Awards

41%

106 of 257 contracts awarded without competition in the last 12 months

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Recent Contract Awards

1587 total
TitleValueDateSupplier
Direct Call Off from Provider Panel for Community Based Support Services for people with Learning Disabilities or Mental Health needs£232.0kMar 2026My Homecare Assistance LtdSME
Smoothwall Licencing and Support£89.2kMar 2026Softcat PLCSME
GB-Durham: TPPL Durham County Council NEPO HGV Lot 5 - 1 x 18t Gully Emptier (30111)£268.6kMar 2026WHALE TANKERS LIMITEDSME
Cat Defect Support 2£265.7kMar 2026Pinkney Building ContractorsSME
Cat Defect Support 1£264.0kMar 2026Seymour Civil Engineering Contractors LtdSME

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Top Procurement Categories

Last 12 months
Health & Social Work75 contracts
£101.6M
Construction19 contracts
£29.7M
Sewage & Waste5 contracts
£20.7M
Architecture & Engineering3 contracts
£20.5M
Other Services1 contracts
£20.0M

Buyer Information

County Hall, DURHAM, DH15UL

Inside DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

44,834
Analysed document chunks

Recent Council Meetings

TitleCommitteeDateLinks
Link to meeting details for County Durham Local Access Forum meeting of 27 Jul 2026County Durham Local Access Forum27 Jul 2026Agenda
Link to meeting details for Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Performance Committee meeting of 11 Jun 2026Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Performance Committee11 Jun 2026Agenda
Link to meeting details for Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Human Resources Committee meeting of 20 May 2026Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Human Resources Committee20 May 2026Agenda
Link to meeting details for County Council meeting of 20 May 2026County Council20 May 2026Agenda
Link to meeting details for Cabinet meeting of 13 May 2026Cabinet13 May 2026Agenda

Active Committees

Adults, Wellbeing and Health Overview and Scrutiny CommitteeAll Together for SpennymoorAppeals and Complaints Sub-CommitteeArea Planning Committee (Central and East)Area Planning Committee (North)Area Planning Committee (South and West)Audit CommitteeCabinetCentral Durham Crematorium Joint CommitteeCharter Trustees for the City of DurhamChief Officer Appointments CommitteeChildren and Young People's Overview and Scrutiny CommitteeCombined Fire Authority for County Durham and DarlingtonCombined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Appeals CommitteeCombined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Audit and Finance CommitteeCombined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Human Resources CommitteeCombined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Pension Board CommitteeCombined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Performance CommitteeConstitutionCorporate Overview and Scrutiny Management BoardCounty CouncilCounty Durham Local Access ForumCounty Planning CommitteeDurham Family PanelEconomy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny CommitteeEnvironment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny CommitteeGeneral Licensing and Registration Sub-Committee (1)General Licensing and Registration Sub-Committee (2)General Licensing and Registration Sub-Committee (3)Health and Wellbeing BoardHighways CommitteeLocal Pension BoardMountsett Crematorium Joint CommitteePension Fund CommitteePolice and Crime PanelSafer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny CommitteeStandards Assessment BoardStandards CommitteeStandards Committee Hearing PanelStanding Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE)Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee

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Frequently asked questions about DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

How many contracts does DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL award per year?

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL has awarded 257 contracts worth £236.3M in the last 12 months.

Who are DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL's main suppliers?

Recent notable suppliers include My Homecare Assistance Ltd, Softcat PLC, WHALE TANKERS LIMITED. The full list of award recipients is shown in the contract awards table above.

How do I bid for DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL contracts?

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