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Families first programme workstream support

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Apr 2026 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council undertook a public procurement process for the "Families First Programme Workstream Support," which involves partnering to lead workstreams in the health and social work services industry. This procurement, located in the region of Durham, United Kingdom, reached the award stage with the contract signed on the 14th of September 2025 and active as of 15th September through 31st October 2025. The procurement method was direct, below threshold without competition, under a light-touch regime. The final decision was documented on 28th April 2026, marking the conclusion of the "award" phase where THE CARE LEADERS LIMITED was appointed as the supplier.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services to collaborate with Durham County Council, enhancing their portfolio by delivering critical workstream support for the Families First programme. SMEs with experience in social partnerships are well-suited to compete for similar awards, where engagement requires a deep understanding of regional social needs and sound capabilities in service delivery. The direct procurement strategy utilised indicates a potential for streamlined entry and execution for entities prepared to support public sector initiatives effectively.

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Notice Title

Families first programme workstream support

Notice Description

Families first partnership, workstreams leads work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068c9c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038513-2026
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
£32,940 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

THE CARE LEADERS

Further Information

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