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title: "Provision of Support for Young Fathers/Nonbirthing People in County Durham During the Perinatal Period"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cd9d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-15"
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# Provision of Support for Young Fathers/Nonbirthing People in County Durham During the Perinatal Period

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cd9d

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## Summary

Durham County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of support services for young fathers and nonbirthing individuals during the perinatal period in County Durham. The contract, entitled "Provision of Support for Young Fathers/Nonbirthing People in County Durham During the Perinatal Period," falls under the health and social work services category. This procurement process reached the award stage on 15th October 2025, and the contract is set to start on 1st January 2026, ending on 31st March 2026. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold, and without competition, indicating a streamlined and targeted award process aimed at securing specialised services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health, social care, and community support services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations that focus on supporting vulnerable populations. Companies similar to the North East Young Dads and Lads Project, which was awarded the contract, would be well-suited due to their expertise in community engagement and tailored support. This process is part of a special regime known as light touch, allowing for flexible and targeted interventions, opening doors for SMEs and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to demonstrate their value in niche service delivery markets.

## Notice

Provision of Support for Young Fathers/Nonbirthing People in County Durham During the Perinatal Period - To provide one to one and group based support to expectant and new young fathers in County Durham.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065742-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,148 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5WB |
| 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 | Framwellgate and Newton Hall |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTH EAST YOUNG DADS AND LADS PROJECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2025 at 17:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065742-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065742-2025
  15th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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