Award

Early Language Screening and Assessment Toolkit

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

13 Jan 2026 at 11:52

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Early Language Screening and Assessment Toolkit," categorised under goods, specifically as educational equipment. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, falling below the threshold and executed without competition. The process reached the award stage with Renaissance Learning UK Limited as the supplier. Based in Durham, this sub-central government authority aimed to enhance language assessment capabilities across the local area. The procurement contract was signed on 13th January 2026, with the delivery timetable spanning from 14th January to 31st March 2026, focused on County Durham's regional needs.

This tender presents a meaningful opportunity for businesses specialising in educational tools and technologies, particularly those focused on language assessment in early education settings. Although the procurement was completed without open competition, future similar opportunities may benefit small to medium enterprises in the educational sector aiming to expand their service offering to local authorities. Suppliers with expertise in delivering innovative educational solutions and support services that cater to early childhood education would be suitably positioned to engage in similar tenders or initiatives within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Early Language Screening and Assessment Toolkit

Notice Description

Early language screening and assessment toolkits. This toolkit will enable the identification of children requiring targeted support across the local authority and the associated electronic wizard will enable us to report at a school/setting to local area level regarding the prevalent language and communication needs of children in County Durham.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06047c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002591-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39162000 - Educational equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 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

RENAISSANCE LEARNING

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