Durham County Council

Awarded value each year

In GBP, from awards with a published value

Awards per year under each year. *2026 to date

Key figures

Median contract value

£119,197

Last 3 years

Typical contract length

2 years

Median, last 3 years

Suppliers used

158

Last 3 years

Awards to SMEs

38%

As declared in notices

Top suppliers

By awarded value, last 3 years, framework panels excluded

• EDF Energy Customers Limited£84m

  1 award · 37.9% of value
• Corona Energy£30m

  1 award · 13.5% of value
• ANGLIAN WATER BUSINESS (NATIONAL) LIMITED£21m

  1 award · 9.5% of value
• Esh Construction Ltd£16.1m

  2 awards · 7.2% of value
• Oracle Corporation UK Ltd£10.8m

  1 award · 4.9% of value
• WILLMOTT DIXON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED£10m

  1 award · 4.5% of value
• Softcat PLC£8.9m

  4 awards · 4% of value
• Civica UK Ltd£8.2m

  4 awards · 3.7% of value

What they buy

Awards by CPV division, last 3 years

• Software package and information systems47
• Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security30
• Construction work23
• IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support19
• Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services9
• Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages8

How they buy

Procedure behind each award, last 3 years

• Framework call-off75%
• Open procedure11%
• Not stated10%
• Limited competition3%
• Direct award1%

When they award

Awards by calendar month, last 3 years. Busiest: March