Award

Link Maker Licence

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

20 Oct 2020 at 14:53

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Durham County Council, involves the award of the "Link Maker Licence" for the health and social work services industry. This contract, valued at £40,000, is located in the North East of England. The tender period ended on 19th October 2020, with the contract officially beginning on 12th November 2020 and set to conclude on 11th November 2023. The procurement method used for this tender was classified as "Other," and it is currently in the Award stage.

This contract presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in health and social work services. Businesses that develop or manage digital platforms for social services, particularly those focused on adoption processes, may find this tender particularly relevant. Competing in this tender could lead to significant growth, as it aims to enhance the efficiency of services impacting children awaiting adoption in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Link Maker Licence

Notice Description

Link Maker is the largest database of children waiting for adoption and of approved adopters in the UK, and the only one allowing profiles of both to be searched by appropriate users.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdef42ca-6a8b-469d-b135-194469996567
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 2020 - 12 Nov 2023 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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 5UG
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

LINK MAKER SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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