Northumberland National Park Authority is required by its standing orders to seek tenders before entering into contracts for purchases of more than £25,000. Tenders may also be used in other cases as determined by the National Park Authority.
When invitations to tender, invitations to quote, or lists of potential suppliers are being advertised, details will be given on this page.
Current long-term contracts between Northumberland National Park Authority and the relevant service providers.
Contracts marked with * contain 2 x 12 month options to extend. If the options are taken the re-tender date will change accordingly.
| Type of contract | Current provider | Length of contract | Date to re-tender |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance | NFU | 3 years | 01/12/2024 |
| Planning legal services | Ward Hadaway | 3 years | 31/05/2025 |
| General legal services | Ward Hadaway | 3 years | 31/05/2025 |
| Property legal services | Ward Hadaway | 3 years | 31/05/2025 |
| Legal assistance to the monitoring officer | Ward Hadaway | 3 years | 31/05/2025 |
| Property Services – Rural Estate | GSC Grays | 3 years | 31/03/2026 |
| Property Services – Built | Youngs RPS | 3 years | 31/03/2026 |
| Internal audit | Newcastle City Council | 3 years | 31/03/2025 |
| Historic buildings and conservation area advice | Northumberland County Council | 6 years | 31/03/2024 |
| Cleaning services (head office) | Condliffe Cleaning | 3 years | 31/03/2026 |
| Cleaning Services (The Sill and Hadrian's Wall sites) | Condliffe Cleaning | 3 years* | 01/07/2024 |
| Human resources advice | Durham County Council | 3 years | 31/07/2025 |
| Telephony Services | YB Communications Ltd t/a Northern Telecom | 3 years* | 30/09/2024 |
| Mobile Phone | Daisy Corporate Services | 3 years* | 30/09/2024 |
