---
title: "Parenting Connector Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068e34"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068e34.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-29"
---

# Parenting Connector Service

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068e34

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "Parenting Connector Service" was undertaken by Durham County Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Durham, United Kingdom. This contract, focusing on the delivery of health and social work services, supports 'dads to be' with mental health services and preparation for fatherhood, specifically in the East and West regions of County Durham. The procurement was conducted using a direct method below the threshold, without competition, under a light-touch regime. It has reached the award stage as of 29th April 2026 with the contract period spanning from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender provides potential business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in health and social work services. Particularly, businesses that can deliver community-oriented programmes designed to support mental health and parental readiness would be well-suited for such engagements. Given that the procurement did not involve competition, entities with established relationships or prior experience working with local government initiatives might find this service area advantageous for strategic growth and partnership opportunities.

## Notice

Providing support to 'dads to be' around mental health and support to prepare them for fatherhood. Delivering in the East and West of County Durham.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039304-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £102,000 |

## 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 | HOME GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 14:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039304-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039304-2026
  29th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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