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ParentAssess Training

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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12 Jun 2025 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council, a sub-central public authority located in Durham, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for CSC training titled "ParentAssess Training," which focuses on social workers to assess parents with learning disabilities and additional needs. This contract falls under the services category within the education and training sector. It was procured using a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, specifically under the light-touch regime. The contract was awarded to ParentAssess, an SME based in Buckinghamshire. The contract period starts on 1 September 2025 and is set to conclude by 1 September 2027, with the contract having been officially signed on 5 June 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for SMEs in the education and training services industry, particularly those specialising in specialised social work training. Businesses that excel in developing comprehensive training programmes for social workers, especially with a focus on learning disabilities and additional needs, would find this tender alignable with their expertise. The procurement involves a significant amount, totalling £48,960, thus providing substantial potential for growth and engagement in specialised training services. Organisations looking to collaborate with public authorities in delivering tailored, service-oriented projects may find similar opportunities in future Durham County Council procurements.

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Notice Title

ParentAssess Training

Notice Description

Durham County Council require CSC training for social workers to complete assessments of parents with learning disability and additional needs. These are specialist assessments which cannot be undertaken without training.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054757
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031793-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
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
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PARENTASSESS

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