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Direct Call Off from Provider Panel for Community Based Support Services for people with Learning Disabilities or Mental Health needs

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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25 Mar 2026 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process titled "Direct Call Off from Provider Panel for Community Based Support Services for people with Learning Disabilities or Mental Health needs," focusing on health and social work services. This tender is classified under industry category CPV 85000000 and covers the North East region of the United Kingdom. Initiated as a selective tender via a call-off from a framework agreement, the procurement process is now at the award stage. The contract, valued at £232,220, runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. The awarded supplier is The Care and Support Group, which received the contract on 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community-based health and social care services. It offers a lucrative contract over a two-year period, making it ideal for established businesses capable of providing care and support for individuals with learning disabilities or mental health needs. Although not open to SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, larger-scale businesses with relevant expertise can benefit by enhancing their portfolio and securing a stable source of income through partnership with Durham County Council.

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Notice Title

Direct Call Off from Provider Panel for Community Based Support Services for people with Learning Disabilities or Mental Health needs

Notice Description

Care and support for two individuals with ongoing tenancies

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8233059c-2017-44d7-8cad-deba9941c78f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac305db9-462f-4eeb-a17b-599c58d60207
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£232,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£232,220 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE CARE AND SUPPORT GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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