Contract for Cash Collection & Cash In Transit Services
Durham County Council, a local government authority in the North East of England, is procuring cash collection and cash-in-transit services for cash and cheques generated at its various collection points. The supplier will be required to collect funds securely, store them while in transit, and deliver or deposit them at another collection point, a nominated cash-receiving facility, or a bank, with destinations potentially changing during the contract. The scope also includes secure overnight storage when required and the provision of scheduled or ad-hoc change floats to specified collection points. The estimated contract value is £400,000, although the contract duration is not stated in the available information. Services will be delivered across the UKC14 region of the United Kingdom, covering Council-specified collection points. A critical requirement is Approved Contractor Status where cash is deposited at a nominated cash-receiving facility.
Buyer: Durham County Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 29 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £400k
- Bids close: 26 Oct 2026
- Location: North East (England), Durham CC
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 to 30 Nov 2028
- Category: Financial and insurance services (66000000)
From the official notice
Durham County Council require the following range of services: a) The secure collection of cash and cheques from various collection points as specified by the Council. b) The secure storage of all cash and cheques whilst in transit. c) The onward delivery/depositing of all cash and cheques collected, either to another collection point, or at a nominated cash receiving facility (subject to 'Approved Contractor Status'), or Bank. Based on the varying banking arrangements that Durham County Council may have in place throughout the contract period, the nominated cash receiving facilities or Bank may need to be amended. d) When necessary, the secure overnight storage of both cash and cheques collected will be required. e) The provision of a 'change float' service on either a scheduled or ad-hoc basis, to a specified Collection Point.
View the official notice
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 26 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £400k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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