Aycliffe SCH Accommodation Contract

Ministry of Justice

Published: Oct 17, 2025

Updated: Jun 18, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Durham City Council — £24,625,908

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About This Opportunity

Services contract awarded by Ministry of Justice (United Kingdom): Aycliffe SCH Accommodation Contract. social development. Awarded to Durham City Council (GBP.

This is a services contract in the social protection and security and defense sectors, with a focus on Child Protection. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 24.6 million.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the social protection sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

Contract for provision of 8 SCH places for children and young people at Aycliffe SCH.. CPV: Custody services (66162000). Procedure: Other - Direct Award

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on October 17, 2025. Last refreshed 7 days ago. Reference: tender_376666/1524916. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Ministry of Justice

Ministry of Justice has issued 718 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 80 currently open and 494 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Security, Defense & Justice, and Governance & Public Administration. Tenders span 6 countries including Japan, Rwanda, and Liberia. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder, UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, and JETRO Japan. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Social Protection & Welfare sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Durham City Council was awarded the contract for £24,625,908. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference tender_376666/1524916 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Durham City Council. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Ministry of Justice in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.