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Solihul Online Licence for Parenting Programmes

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

08 Sep 2025 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed a procurement process to award a contract for a "Solihul Online Licence for Parenting Programmes." This tender falls under the health and social work services industry category, and is intended to provide online parenting programme resources for the communities in Durham, located in the UKC14 region. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold, and the contract was awarded without competition. The award and contract stage was finalised with a start date on 31st July 2025, and will continue until 31st July 2028. The total contract value amounts to £42,000 excluding VAT, with the contract signed on 30th July 2025.

This tender creates opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in the health and social work services sector. Although the procurement was awarded directly to Solihul Approach, indicating limited competition, companies in similar sectors can benefit by understanding the requirements and structure of such contracts for future opportunities. Businesses that can offer innovative, affordable, and quality-driven online programmes will find themselves well-suited to compete in similar public service tenders. Understanding the regional needs and building strong relationships with local councils, like Durham County Council, can provide a competitive edge in securing such contracts.

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Notice Title

Solihul Online Licence for Parenting Programmes

Notice Description

Solihull Online Licence for Parenting Programmes - Online resource of parenting programmes for the communities of Durham.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0595e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054681-2025
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
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 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

SOLIHUL APPROACH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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