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title: "SUPPORT FOR YOUNG FATHERS / NONBIRTHING PEOPLE IN COUNTY DURHAM DURING THE PERINATAL PERIOD (2026)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cecd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-20"
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# SUPPORT FOR YOUNG FATHERS / NONBIRTHING PEOPLE IN COUNTY DURHAM DURING THE PERINATAL PERIOD (2026)

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

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## Summary

Durham County Council has successfully completed a procurement process with the award of a contract titled "SUPPORT FOR YOUNG FATHERS / NONBIRTHING PEOPLE IN COUNTY DURHAM DURING THE PERINATAL PERIOD (2026)". This contract falls under the services industry category and focuses on providing one-to-one and group-based support for young fathers and nonbirthing individuals within County Durham. The procurement was conducted using a direct, below-threshold method without competition, highlighting a light-touch special regime. The award was announced on 20th July 2026, with the contract being active since 1st April 2026 and set to conclude on 31st March 2029. The main address for the buyer is Corten House, Dunholme Close, Durham, DH1 5WB, UK.

This procurement introduces growth opportunities for businesses involved in the health and social work services sector, particularly companies that excel in providing tailored support programmes for young fathers and parenting groups. Given its scope, businesses like small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) similar to North East Young Dads and Lads (NEYDL), a small-scale supplier based at the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Arts in Gateshead, are well-positioned to engage in such tenders. The contract's focus on targeted support services presents an avenue for businesses that specialise in community-driven initiatives to demonstrate their expertise and expand their footprint in public sector procurement.

## Notice

To provide one to one and group based support for young fathers / nonbirthing people in County Durham.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068232-2026 |
| 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 | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 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 | £360,000 |

## 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 | NORTH EAST YOUNG DADS AND LADS (NEYDL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2026 at 12:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068232-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068232-2026
  20th July 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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