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SUPPORT FOR YOUNG FATHERS / NONBIRTHING PEOPLE IN COUNTY DURHAM DURING THE PERINATAL PERIOD (2026)

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Jul 2026 at 12:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has successfully completed a procurement process with the award of a contract titled "SUPPORT FOR YOUNG FATHERS / NONBIRTHING PEOPLE IN COUNTY DURHAM DURING THE PERINATAL PERIOD (2026)". This contract falls under the services industry category and focuses on providing one-to-one and group-based support for young fathers and nonbirthing individuals within County Durham. The procurement was conducted using a direct, below-threshold method without competition, highlighting a light-touch special regime. The award was announced on 20th July 2026, with the contract being active since 1st April 2026 and set to conclude on 31st March 2029. The main address for the buyer is Corten House, Dunholme Close, Durham, DH1 5WB, UK.

This procurement introduces growth opportunities for businesses involved in the health and social work services sector, particularly companies that excel in providing tailored support programmes for young fathers and parenting groups. Given its scope, businesses like small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) similar to North East Young Dads and Lads (NEYDL), a small-scale supplier based at the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Arts in Gateshead, are well-positioned to engage in such tenders. The contract's focus on targeted support services presents an avenue for businesses that specialise in community-driven initiatives to demonstrate their expertise and expand their footprint in public sector procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SUPPORT FOR YOUNG FATHERS / NONBIRTHING PEOPLE IN COUNTY DURHAM DURING THE PERINATAL PERIOD (2026)

Notice Description

To provide one to one and group based support for young fathers / nonbirthing people in County Durham.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cecd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068232-2026
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
£360,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20264 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

NORTH EAST YOUNG DADS AND LADS (NEYDL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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