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title: "Residential Childcare Qualifications"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Residential Childcare Qualifications

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d94154e-c76d-4c6d-b73b-f515c6e3a3b3

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## Summary

Durham County Council has awarded a contract titled "Residential Childcare Qualifications," aimed at providing qualifications within the childcare sector. The procurement process was conducted under a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, with an identified contract value of £370,400. The contract encompasses two lots: the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare and the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, with a delivery address located in the North East of England. Although the tender period for submissions ended on 20th September 2019, the awarded contract, effective from 20th March 2020, will last until 13th January 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those focused on childcare qualifications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in delivering training and consulting services in childcare can leverage this contract to strengthen their market position and expand their clientele. Companies capable of providing either of the two specified diploma courses would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts in the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of Residential Childcare qualifications. The contract has been divided into the following 2 Lots: Lot 1: Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) Lot 2: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) Tenderers may submit a Tender for one Lot or both Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated and awarded separately.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9242ef5-d539-4011-a3d7-467e2c0f1dff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2020 - 13 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £370,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £237,120 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WINNOVATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2020 at 08:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9242ef5-d539-4011-a3d7-467e2c0f1dff
- 22 Aug 2019 at 16:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/967d847a-5b65-444a-ae61-f0417714ac39
- 22 Aug 2019 at 16:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d5072be-abec-46c4-ba7a-491eddbb091b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9242ef5-d539-4011-a3d7-467e2c0f1dff
  20th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/967d847a-5b65-444a-ae61-f0417714ac39
  22nd August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d5072be-abec-46c4-ba7a-491eddbb091b
  22nd August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d9524f08-f8c4-e911-80f8-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
  The Selection Questionnaire for this opportunity can be accessed via the following link:

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

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