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Parenting Connector Service

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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29 Apr 2026 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Parenting Connector Service" was undertaken by Durham County Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Durham, United Kingdom. This contract, focusing on the delivery of health and social work services, supports 'dads to be' with mental health services and preparation for fatherhood, specifically in the East and West regions of County Durham. The procurement was conducted using a direct method below the threshold, without competition, under a light-touch regime. It has reached the award stage as of 29th April 2026 with the contract period spanning from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender provides potential business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in health and social work services. Particularly, businesses that can deliver community-oriented programmes designed to support mental health and parental readiness would be well-suited for such engagements. Given that the procurement did not involve competition, entities with established relationships or prior experience working with local government initiatives might find this service area advantageous for strategic growth and partnership opportunities.

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Notice Title

Parenting Connector Service

Notice Description

Providing support to 'dads to be' around mental health and support to prepare them for fatherhood. Delivering in the East and West of County Durham.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e34
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039304-2026
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
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
£102,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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

HOME GROUP

Further Information

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