Competition with a shortlist
Competitive procedure with a selection stage: suppliers were shortlisted before being invited to bid.
Key facts
- Buyer
- Durham County Council · Regional or local authority
- Supplier
- Lightning Social Ventures Ltd SME
- Value
- £150,000
- Procedure
- Call-off from a framework agreement
- Sector
- IT services · Information technology services (CPV 72222300)
- Region
- North East
- Official notice
- View on Contracts Finder
- Timeline
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- Contract date17 Jul 2026
- Published17 Jul 2026Published the same day
Description
Lightning Reach Refer is a financial support portal which makes it easy for people to find and apply for a wide range of personalised support in one place. This can include charity grants, help with benefits, help with their bills and other vital resources. Initial Contract Terms is 12months with 2 x 12 months optional extensions embedded.
About the supplier
Lightning Social Ventures Ltd: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 12670000).