---
title: "003490 - Annual licence for Link Maker"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06acde"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-03"
---

# 003490 - Annual licence for Link Maker

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06acde

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## Summary

Durham County Council, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "003490 - Annual licence for Link Maker." The procurement falls under the category of industry-specific software packages and serves the location of Durham, UKC14 region. The award process for this contract was completed on 3rd June 2026, following an award in the goods category. The procurement method was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition. The contract period started on 1st April 2026 and will last until 31st March 2027, with a contract value of GBP 29,721.68 net and GBP 35,666.01 gross. The contract was signed on 31st March 2026.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions tailored for industry-specific applications, particularly in the public administration context. Companies similar to LINK MAKER SYSTEMS LIMITED, which participated as the supplier, may find significant growth potential by leveraging such contracts to expand their portfolios and enhance their credibility in the public sector software industry. Businesses with strengths in delivering comprehensive software systems that support public service functions, especially those working with public and voluntary adoption agencies, are ideally suited to seek similar opportunities.

## Notice

Link Maker is a national database that allows adoption agencies to match children with approved prospective adopters across England. This is the only system available and used by all 34 Regional Adoption Agencies and the Voluntary Adoption Agencies. In addition is is utilised for linking and matching across the 2 spokes of Adopt Coast to Coast. It is essential to practice. The invoice will be paid by Durham and through a Purchase Order one-third of the cost will be reimbursed by Together for Children.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052524-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,721 |

## 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 | LINK MAKER SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 16:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052524-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052524-2026
  3rd June 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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