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Provision of Support for Young Fathers/Nonbirthing People in County Durham During the Perinatal Period

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 Oct 2025 at 17:54

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of support services for young fathers and nonbirthing individuals during the perinatal period in County Durham. The contract, entitled "Provision of Support for Young Fathers/Nonbirthing People in County Durham During the Perinatal Period," falls under the health and social work services category. This procurement process reached the award stage on 15th October 2025, and the contract is set to start on 1st January 2026, ending on 31st March 2026. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold, and without competition, indicating a streamlined and targeted award process aimed at securing specialised services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health, social care, and community support services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations that focus on supporting vulnerable populations. Companies similar to the North East Young Dads and Lads Project, which was awarded the contract, would be well-suited due to their expertise in community engagement and tailored support. This process is part of a special regime known as light touch, allowing for flexible and targeted interventions, opening doors for SMEs and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to demonstrate their value in niche service delivery markets.

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Notice Title

Provision of Support for Young Fathers/Nonbirthing People in County Durham During the Perinatal Period

Notice Description

Provision of Support for Young Fathers/Nonbirthing People in County Durham During the Perinatal Period - To provide one to one and group based support to expectant and new young fathers in County Durham.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cd9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065742-2025
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

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
£36,148 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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

NORTH EAST YOUNG DADS AND LADS PROJECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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