Tenders/Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for The Provision of FCA Regulated Debt Advice Services in County Durham

Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for The Provision of FCA Regulated Debt Advice Services in County Durham

Durham County Council

Published: Sep 23, 2026

Updated: Sep 25, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the social protection and trade and industry sectors, with a focus on SME development. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, 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 is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Durham County Council (DCC) is undertaking a market engagement exercise to inform its consideration of future arrangements for the provision of regulated debt advice services for County Durham residents. The information gathered will help DCC understand market capacity, capability and delivery approaches, and will be used to support the development of the future service specification, commissioning approach and procurement strategy. The current contract is due to expire on 31 March 2027.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on September 23, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 090166-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Durham County Council

Durham County Council has issued 343 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 19 currently open and 259 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Information & Communication Technology, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: September 25, 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.

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 FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 090166-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Durham County Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.