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02 Jul 2026 at 08:32

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed the awarding process for the tender titled "003806 - Children's Residential Placement Cost Transparency and Purchaser Software Service," under the industry category of industry-specific software packages. The contracting process utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement. The tender focuses on the provision of Valuing Care's cloud-based Purchaser software and related services for analysing and supporting children's residential placements within the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £19,000, will run from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027, having been awarded to Valuing Care Limited with the award status marked as active from 30th June 2026.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses experienced in delivering specialised software solutions and support services aimed at government or local council operations, particularly those with expertise in cost transparency and residential care markets. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to engage in similar opportunities due to their adaptability and potential existing framework agreements participation. Offering bespoke capabilities to support public institutions, especially in social care and cost-analysis technology, could lead to further engagement opportunities and a broader presence within public sector procurement ventures.

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Notice Title

003806 - Children's Residential Placement Cost Transparency and Purchaser Software Service

Notice Description

Provision of Valuing Care's cloud-based Purchaser software and specialist analytical support services for Durham County Council's Children's residential placements, including a cost of care review of approximately 160 cases, individual price checks, a consolidated market report, and new placement support. Direct call off from G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d58e424-714f-4bb5-a331-4134c1af3f91
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b5436cc-4303-46ad-b5ce-d885289ca6cf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VALUING CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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