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002898 - The Key Governance

Durham County Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Durham County Council

Buyer Address: Corten House, Dunholme Close, Durham, UKC14, DH1 5WB, United Kingdom

Contact Email: zoe.embleton@durham.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
135000.0 GBP
Published
02 Mar 2026, 16:16
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
31 Aug 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2028, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
48100000 - Industry specific software package
Region
n/a
Awarded To
THE KEY SUPPORT SERVICES LIMITED
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Provide access to The Key Governance for schools who buy into our clerking SLA. This project has been procured as a Direct Award due to an absence of competition in the market for this requirement and the unique characteristics of the services provided to meet this requirement.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Contracts

Contract Title: The Key Governance

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