Planned procurement · Notice 090166-2026

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

Durham County Council

Value: Value not stated
Stage: Early notice
Where: North East
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Yes, says the buyer
Contract: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2029

In plain English

Durham County Council is gathering views from potential providers before it decides how to buy FCA-regulated debt advice services for County Durham residents. This is early market engagement only, not a tender; any resulting contract is expected to run from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029.

Good fit for: FCA-authorised debt advice charities and advice services working with local residents

Watch out: Services must be FCA regulated, so providers need the relevant authorisation

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

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.

Read the official notice

Procedure: not stated. Published 23 Sep 2026.

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