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IMPLEMENTATION - ENHANCED FOSTERING ASSESSMENT AND SUPPORT PROGRAMME

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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26 Jan 2026 at 08:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for the "Implementation - Enhanced Fostering Assessment and Support Programme" with the contract being awarded on 26th January 2026. This programme, which falls under the health and social work services category, aims to enhance fostering services through trauma-informed practices. Located in the UKC14 region, the contract was awarded to Why Care Ltd without competition, as it fell below the threshold, and encompasses a contract period from 26th January 2026 to 7th January 2028, valued at £108,000. The procurement process followed a direct method under a light-touch regime, and the programme is expected to strengthen fostering services within County Durham.

This procurement creates substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in trauma-informed care and fostering support. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in these sectors, like Why Care Ltd, may find such contracts favourable, given the procurement method utilised, and the focus on structured post-approval support. Businesses that can deliver specialised programs to enhance social services or those that provide consultative support in relational practice could significantly benefit from similar government contracts, helping them expand their operations and influence within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IMPLEMENTATION - ENHANCED FOSTERING ASSESSMENT AND SUPPORT PROGRAMME

Notice Description

Delivery of a two-cohort programme of enhanced fostering assessment and structured post-approval support, strengthening County Durham's fostering service through trauma-informed, relational, and reflective practice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ded
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006426-2026
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
£108,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 7 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

WHY CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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