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title: "Early Language Screening and Assessment Toolkit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06047c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-13"
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# Early Language Screening and Assessment Toolkit

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06047c

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## Summary

Durham County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Early Language Screening and Assessment Toolkit," categorised under goods, specifically as educational equipment. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, falling below the threshold and executed without competition. The process reached the award stage with Renaissance Learning UK Limited as the supplier. Based in Durham, this sub-central government authority aimed to enhance language assessment capabilities across the local area. The procurement contract was signed on 13th January 2026, with the delivery timetable spanning from 14th January to 31st March 2026, focused on County Durham's regional needs.

This tender presents a meaningful opportunity for businesses specialising in educational tools and technologies, particularly those focused on language assessment in early education settings. Although the procurement was completed without open competition, future similar opportunities may benefit small to medium enterprises in the educational sector aiming to expand their service offering to local authorities. Suppliers with expertise in delivering innovative educational solutions and support services that cater to early childhood education would be suitably positioned to engage in similar tenders or initiatives within the public sector.

## Notice

Early language screening and assessment toolkits. This toolkit will enable the identification of children requiring targeted support across the local authority and the associated electronic wizard will enable us to report at a school/setting to local area level regarding the prevalent language and communication needs of children in County Durham.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002591-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 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 | £99,000 |

## 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 | RENAISSANCE LEARNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39162000 - Educational equipment

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2026 at 11:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002591-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002591-2026
  13th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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