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How to do Business Guide

This guide is designed to assist suppliers and contractors who wish to supply Durham County Council with goods, materials, services or works.

It helps in the following ways:

  • Outlines the rules and regulations that the Council must follow in purchasing goods and services.
  • Alerts suppliers and contractors to the opportunities which are available to supply the Council.
  • Examines how to bid for council work and also what information will be required.
  • Highlights contact points which will provide assistance to suppliers on issues covered within the guide.

PDF IconHow to do Business with Durham V3.pdf (25 pages, 467kb)


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