003671 - CORAM BAAF Electronic Licences for Fostering Service

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

09 Jun 2026 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "003671 - CORAM BAAF Electronic Licences for Fostering Service". This initiative falls within the industry of specialised software packages and aims to provide the service with licenses to utilise CORAM BAAF documents for assessments. Located in Durham, UKC14 region, the procurement process was executed through a direct award, below threshold and without competition. The contract, attributed to public authority - sub-central government, was initiated on 1st April 2026 and is set to run until 31st March 2029, ensuring continuation of support services for fostering professionals. The key participant in this procurement, alongside the council, is CORAM ACADEMY LIMITED, as the supplier, with the award being active as of 31st March 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth primarily for businesses specialising in industry-specific software packages. Companies that can offer innovative solutions or provide comprehensive support in the education or social services sector would thrive. Although the contract has been directly awarded due to specific requirements, similar future opportunities may arise where companies interested in collaboration with public authorities like Durham County Council could benefit, especially those keen on engaging in unique and impactful projects within the fostering, adoption, and kinship care landscape.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

003671 - CORAM BAAF Electronic Licences for Fostering Service

Notice Description

Licence to enable the service to use CORAM BAAF documents for assessments. Membership licence, paid annually in line with service needs. Contract for 3 years subject to inflation. Coram BAAF are the UK's leading membership organisation for professionals working across adoption, fostering and kinship care. They provide information, best practice guidance, advice, training and resources to support our members and influence policy to improve outcomes for children and young people, therefore this contract has been awarded as a Direct Award under PA23.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b092
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054135-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
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

CORAM ACADEMY

Further Information

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