---
title: "003287 - NE ADASS Curators of Change"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066cdd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-18"
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# 003287 - NE ADASS Curators of Change

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066cdd

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the project titled "003287 - NE ADASS Curators of Change," under the services category focused on guidance and counselling. The initiative aims to engage communities in co-production through 'Over A Brew' sessions, capturing the voices and stories of individuals relying on care and support. The contracting phase was finalised with the supplier, Curators of Change, for the service period commencing on 1st March 2026 and concluding on 28th February 2027. The procurement method employed was direct and below threshold, indicating a streamlined process without competition. The procurement was completed within the United Kingdom's UKC14 region.

This contract presents growth opportunities primarily for businesses specialising in social services or guidance-oriented initiatives within the public sector. SMEs, particularly those adept in community engagement through innovative methods, would find this scope advantageous. As 'Curators of Change', a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Stockport, has successfully secured the contract, similar entities can explore potential collaborations or future procurements with Durham County Council for similar projects. Enterprises seeking to expand their market reach in community-driven practices and those with a keen interest in facilitating and coordinating social interaction events would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders.

## Notice

Curators of Change will co-ordinate and host another year of 'Over A Brew' sessions to elevate co-production and will continue to capture voices and stories from people who draw on care and support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024335-2026 |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,980 |

## 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 | CURATORS OF CHANGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 08:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024335-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024335-2026
  18th March 2026 - 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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