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AwardedUnited KingdomServices£150,000

Lightening Reach System

Published
Published 17 July 2026
Deadline
Closed 10 June 2026

Overview

Durham County Council has awarded a contract to Lightning Social Ventures Ltd for the Lightening Reach System, a financial support portal that helps people find and apply for personalised support including charity grants, benefits advice, bill assistance and other resources. The contract, valued at £150,000, runs for an initial 12 months with two optional 12-month extensions.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Estimated value
£150,000
Procedure
Selective
SME suitable
Yes
Published
17 July 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Information technology services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£150,000
Award date
16 July 2026
Contract period
30 June 2026 → 30 June 2029
Winner
  • Lightning Social Ventures Ltd

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract Award Notice

    17 July 2026

Contracting authority

  • Durham County Council

    Buyer

    DURHAM, United Kingdom

    GB-LAE: DUR

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Awarded: Lightening Reach System — won by Lightning Social Ventures Ltd — Skim