Contract for Cash Collection & Cash In Transit Services

Durham County Council is soliciting bids for a Cash Collection and Cash In Transit Services contract, identified by solicitation number OPEN20262019. The scope of work involves the secure collection of cash and cheques from various points, secure storage during transit and overnight when necessary, and the onward delivery of funds to banks or nominated receiving facilities. Additionally, the contractor must provide a change float service on a scheduled or ad-hoc basis. The services will be performed in the North East region of England. The contract is estimated to be valued at 400,000 GBP excluding VAT. It features an initial performance period of two years, running from December 1, 2026, to November 30, 2028, with an option to extend for an additional two years through November 30, 2030. Award decisions will be based on a weighted evaluation consisting of price at 50 percent, technical questions at 40 percent, and social value at 10 percent. Interested parties must submit their electronic bids via the OPEN Portal by the deadline of October 26, 2026, at 12:00pm.