# Lightening Reach System

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Durham County Council.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Durham County Council](/buyers/durham-county-council/contract-awards)
- Supplier: Lightning Social Ventures Ltd
- Award value: £150,000
- Tender value: £150,000
- Award date: 17 July 2026
- Published: 17 July 2026
- Contract start: 1 July 2026
- Contract end: 30 June 2029
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 8f273074-2115-40f4-a593-de702f85f1a5-906821
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc94591d-7aaa-404d-94a9-a60576713a23

## 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\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f273074-2115-40f4-a593-de702f85f1a5-906821)