---
title: "003671 - CORAM BAAF Electronic Licences for Fostering Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b092"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-09"
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# 003671 - CORAM BAAF Electronic Licences for Fostering Service

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b092

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "003671 - CORAM BAAF Electronic Licences for Fostering Service". This initiative falls within the industry of specialised software packages and aims to provide the service with licenses to utilise CORAM BAAF documents for assessments. Located in Durham, UKC14 region, the procurement process was executed through a direct award, below threshold and without competition. The contract, attributed to public authority - sub-central government, was initiated on 1st April 2026 and is set to run until 31st March 2029, ensuring continuation of support services for fostering professionals. The key participant in this procurement, alongside the council, is CORAM ACADEMY LIMITED, as the supplier, with the award being active as of 31st March 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth primarily for businesses specialising in industry-specific software packages. Companies that can offer innovative solutions or provide comprehensive support in the education or social services sector would thrive. Although the contract has been directly awarded due to specific requirements, similar future opportunities may arise where companies interested in collaboration with public authorities like Durham County Council could benefit, especially those keen on engaging in unique and impactful projects within the fostering, adoption, and kinship care landscape.

## Notice

Licence to enable the service to use CORAM BAAF documents for assessments. Membership licence, paid annually in line with service needs. Contract for 3 years subject to inflation. Coram BAAF are the UK's leading membership organisation for professionals working across adoption, fostering and kinship care. They provide information, best practice guidance, advice, training and resources to support our members and influence policy to improve outcomes for children and young people, therefore this contract has been awarded as a Direct Award under PA23.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054135-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £75,000 |

## 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 | CORAM ACADEMY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 09:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054135-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054135-2026
  9th 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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