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Contract for the Provision of 24 hour Residential and / or Nursing Care Services across County Durham

Durham County Council

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29 Jul 2025 at 16:37

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20 Feb 2025 at 08:31

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Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has initiated a procurement process titled "Contract for the Provision of 24 hour Residential and/or Nursing Care Services across County Durham," classified under the Health and Social Work Services industry category. The procurement method is an open procedure, in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, specifically under the Light Touch Regime. The contract, valued at £600 million, aims to deliver person-centred care to various locations within County Durham, including Derwentside, Chester le Street, Wear Valley, Durham, Easington, Teesdale, and Sedgefield. The procurement stage was active as of February 2025, and bidders were required to submit their proposals electronically by 3rd April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and social care sector, particularly those specialising in residential and nursing care services. The structure of the contract as an Open Select List allows multiple providers to be appointed, expanding the pool of potential suppliers. Companies with established, operational, and CQC-registered residential homes are well-suited to compete for these contracts. By engaging in this procurement, businesses have the chance to expand their service reach across County Durham, tapping into various localities and contributing to community welfare.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of 24 hour Residential and / or Nursing Care Services across County Durham

Notice Description

This Contract is for the provision of 24 hour residential and / or nursing care services (the Services). The Services shall be delivered with the aim of promoting person-centred care and quality of life for Service Users. The Contract will operate as an Open Select List which providers will be appointed to and the subsequent delivery of any Services will be supplemented by separate, Individual Placement Agreements

Lot Information

OSL 1 - Derwentside

This procurement is issued under an Open Tender process in line with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR). The Council considers that the procurement falls under Regulation 74 of the PCR for contracts for social and other specific services (Light Touch Regime).

OSL 2 - Chester le Street

This procurement is issued under an Open Tender process in line with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR). The Council considers that the procurement falls under Regulation 74 of the PCR for contracts for social and other specific services (Light Touch Regime). Additional information: see OPEN202572 https://open-uk.org/

OSL 3 - Wear Valley

This procurement is issued under an Open Tender process in line with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR). The Council considers that the procurement falls under Regulation 74 of the PCR for contracts for social and other specific services (Light Touch Regime). Additional information: see OPEN202572 https://open-uk.org/

OSL 4 - Durham

This procurement is issued under an Open Tender process in line with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR). The Council considers that the procurement falls under Regulation 74 of the PCR for contracts for social and other specific services (Light Touch Regime). Additional information: see OPEN202572 https://open-uk.org/

OSL 5 - Easington

This procurement is issued under an Open Tender process in line with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR). The Council considers that the procurement falls under Regulation 74 of the PCR for contracts for social and other specific services (Light Touch Regime). Additional information: see OPEN202572 https://open-uk.org/

OSL 6 - Teesdale

This procurement is issued under an Open Tender process in line with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR). The Council considers that the procurement falls under Regulation 74 of the PCR for contracts for social and other specific services (Light Touch Regime). Additional information: see OPEN202572 https://open-uk.org/

OSL 7 - Sedgefield

This procurement is issued under an Open Tender process in line with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR). The Council considers that the procurement falls under Regulation 74 of the PCR for contracts for social and other specific services (Light Touch Regime). Additional information: see OPEN202572 https://open-uk.org/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e48f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044002-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£600,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£600,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Durham County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Postcode Area
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
TLC14 Durham
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate & Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
59
Supplier Names

A Charles Thomas (care) Ltd

ADORE CARE SPENNYMOOR LTD

AKARI CARE LIMITED

ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP

ARLINGTON CARE GROUP

ASCOT CARE (LANGLEY HOUSE) LIMITED

ASCOT CARE NORTH EAST LIMITED

Advinia Health Care Limited

BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE HOMES LIMITED

BEAMISH RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES LIMITED

BONDCARE WILLINGTON LIMITED

BROOMHOUSE CARE LTD

CARE UK COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

CARELINE LIFESTYLES (UK) LTD

CRAIGARRAN LIMITED

CROWN CARE HOLDINGS LIMITED

Castle Bank Care Home

DEVONSHIRE HOUSE CARE LTD

ELBA CARE LIMITED

ESSENTIAL CARE & SUPPORT LTD

GAINFORD CARE HOMES LIMITED, (Carewell (Health Care) Ltd)

Gainford Care Homes Ltd

HC-ONE LIMITED

HC-ONE NO 2 LIMITED

HILL CARE 3 LIMITED

Hawthorns Lodge Limited

IDEAL CARE (NORTH) LIMITED

LANDONA HOUSE LIMITED

LEAZES HALL CARE HOME

LOTUS CARE BRANDON LODGE

Lambton House Ltd T/A Lambton House Care Home

MANOR CARE HOME GROUP

MARIPOSA CARE HOME GROUP

MARTON CARE HOMES LTD

MERRYWELL CARE (BELMONT GRANGE) LTD

MMCG TOPCO HOLDINGS LTD

OBJECTQUEST LIMITED

PREMIER CARE HOMES LIMITED

Parklands Nursing Home

RAYSON HOMES LIMITED

ROSEBERRY CARE CENTRES

ROSEMOUNT HOME

SANCTUARY CARE LIMITED

SHAFTESBURY CARE GRP Ltd

SHERBURN HOUSE CHARITY

SOLEHAWK LIMITED (POPULAR CARE LTD)

ST ANDREWS (MPS) LIMITED

ST MARYS CONVENT RESIDENTIAL HOME (THE ORDER OF GOOD AND PERPETUAL SUCCOUT)

ST PHILIPS CARE CALEDONIA LTD

STRONG LIFE CARE (TENLANDS) LTD

Seaham Care Limited

TAMARIS HEALTHCARE (ENGLAND) LIMITED

THE BEECHES NURSING AND CARE HOME

THE FIELDS CARE HOME

TRIMS GYM LIMITED

VILLAGE CARE HOME (MURTON) LIMITED

WEST HOUSE CAREHOME LIMITED

WEST LODGE CARE HOMES LIMITED

Williams &Spenceley Ltd

Further Information

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