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title: "003806 - Children's Residential Placement Cost Transparency and Purchaser Software Service"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-02"
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# 003806 - Children's Residential Placement Cost Transparency and Purchaser Software Service

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d58e424-714f-4bb5-a331-4134c1af3f91

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed the awarding process for the tender titled "003806 - Children's Residential Placement Cost Transparency and Purchaser Software Service," under the industry category of industry-specific software packages. The contracting process utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement. The tender focuses on the provision of Valuing Care's cloud-based Purchaser software and related services for analysing and supporting children's residential placements within the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £19,000, will run from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027, having been awarded to Valuing Care Limited with the award status marked as active from 30th June 2026.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses experienced in delivering specialised software solutions and support services aimed at government or local council operations, particularly those with expertise in cost transparency and residential care markets. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to engage in similar opportunities due to their adaptability and potential existing framework agreements participation. Offering bespoke capabilities to support public institutions, especially in social care and cost-analysis technology, could lead to further engagement opportunities and a broader presence within public sector procurement ventures.

## Notice

Provision of Valuing Care's cloud-based Purchaser software and specialist analytical support services for Durham County Council's Children's residential placements, including a cost of care review of approximately 160 cases, individual price checks, a consolidated market report, and new placement support. Direct call off from G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b5436cc-4303-46ad-b5ce-d885289ca6cf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,000 |
| 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 5UQ |
| 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 | VALUING CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2026 at 08:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b5436cc-4303-46ad-b5ce-d885289ca6cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b5436cc-4303-46ad-b5ce-d885289ca6cf
  2nd July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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