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title: "Link Maker Licence"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f38cee92-87b1-422b-9e9f-2834d54bc7e8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-10-20"
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# Link Maker Licence

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f38cee92-87b1-422b-9e9f-2834d54bc7e8

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by Durham County Council, involves the award of the "Link Maker Licence" for the health and social work services industry. This contract, valued at £40,000, is located in the North East of England. The tender period ended on 19th October 2020, with the contract officially beginning on 12th November 2020 and set to conclude on 11th November 2023. The procurement method used for this tender was classified as "Other," and it is currently in the Award stage.

This contract presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in health and social work services. Businesses that develop or manage digital platforms for social services, particularly those focused on adoption processes, may find this tender particularly relevant. Competing in this tender could lead to significant growth, as it aims to enhance the efficiency of services impacting children awaiting adoption in 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdef42ca-6a8b-469d-b135-194469996567 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 12 Nov 2020 - 12 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2020 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdef42ca-6a8b-469d-b135-194469996567

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdef42ca-6a8b-469d-b135-194469996567
  20th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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