Award

003333 - Costing And Data Analytics Software for Working Age Adults

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

12 May 2026 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Costing and Data Analytics Software specifically designed for services catering to working-age adults. This contract was part of a selective procurement process executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement activity falls under the industry-specific software package category, with the delivery region being the North East, United Kingdom. The tender was finalised with an award on 26th February 2026, with the contract period spanning from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2027. Valuing Care Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), has been awarded the contract valued at £17,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating in the technology and software services sector, particularly those specialising in industry-specific solutions. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) stand to benefit given their suitability criteria as acknowledged by the procurement framework. Companies with a solid background in data analytics, cost evaluation, and familiarity with existing systems will find the project appealing, as compatibility with current processes was a procurement consideration. Such businesses can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolios and demonstrate their capabilities within public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

003333 - Costing And Data Analytics Software for Working Age Adults

Notice Description

Existing contract in place work underway to support annual uplifts and evaluate costs of services are value for money. Continuing to use Valuing Care and the systems and data already used allows systems to remain the same which is compatible with current processes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-abfbe264-3df1-473c-9349-aaf42f1c319a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2077313e-f18a-423c-9ebc-0b65c7a8e818
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£17,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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