---
title: "Families first programme workstream support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068c9c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-28"
---

# Families first programme workstream support

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068c9c

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## Summary

Durham County Council undertook a public procurement process for the "Families First Programme Workstream Support," which involves partnering to lead workstreams in the health and social work services industry. This procurement, located in the region of Durham, United Kingdom, reached the award stage with the contract signed on the 14th of September 2025 and active as of 15th September through 31st October 2025. The procurement method was direct, below threshold without competition, under a light-touch regime. The final decision was documented on 28th April 2026, marking the conclusion of the "award" phase where THE CARE LEADERS LIMITED was appointed as the supplier.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services to collaborate with Durham County Council, enhancing their portfolio by delivering critical workstream support for the Families First programme. SMEs with experience in social partnerships are well-suited to compete for similar awards, where engagement requires a deep understanding of regional social needs and sound capabilities in service delivery. The direct procurement strategy utilised indicates a potential for streamlined entry and execution for entities prepared to support public sector initiatives effectively.

## Notice

Families first partnership, workstreams leads work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038513-2026 |
| 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 | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,940 |

## 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 | THE CARE LEADERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 11:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038513-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038513-2026
  28th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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