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title: "Link Maker System"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3fea0a57-e0a3-47c1-9857-0151aeca27b9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-03-22"
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# Link Maker System

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3fea0a57-e0a3-47c1-9857-0151aeca27b9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Link Maker System was conducted by Durham County Council, focusing on the development of a database system aiding in the adoption process in the UK. This contract falls under the health and social work services industry category, with a total value of £80,000. The tender was awarded following a direct procurement method, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2021 and extending until 31st March 2024. The tender period ended on 1st February 2021, indicating that the key activities occurred in early 2021.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for businesses that specialise in database systems and software development, especially those with experience in health and social care sectors. With the growing need for effective adoption services, companies that can demonstrate strong technical capabilities in building secure database platforms are well-positioned to support initiatives like the Link Maker System, which ultimately aims to enhance adoption processes for children across the UK.

## Notice

Link Maker is the largest database of children waiting for adoption and of approved adopters in the UK, and the only one allowing profiles of both to be searched by appropriate users. This contract is on behalf of the Regional Adoption Agency (comprising of Cumbria, Durham and TfC/Sunderland).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0219f6ad-5ec0-4a4c-b4f2-5b19c84a6af9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,000 |
| 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 5UG |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LINK MARKER SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 48610000 - Database systems
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2021 at 11:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0219f6ad-5ec0-4a4c-b4f2-5b19c84a6af9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0219f6ad-5ec0-4a4c-b4f2-5b19c84a6af9
  22nd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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