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Specialised Support and Care for an Individual

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Apr 2025 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of "Specialised Support and Care for an Individual" under the health and social work services category. The contract is located in the region UKC14, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, below the threshold, without competition, following the special regime known as lightTouch. Key dates include the contract period from 20th March 2025 to 31st March 2026, with the contract signed on 19th March 2025 and published on 3rd April 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for large health care service providers looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector. With the contract awarded to Exemplar Health Care Services Ltd, businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those capable of offering personalised care, are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The completion of this contract suggests a growing demand for tailored support and care services within the Durham region, presenting new potential markets for providers in this sector.

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Notice Title

Specialised Support and Care for an Individual

Notice Description

Specialised Support and Care for an Individual to meet their needs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fcbc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012832-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£103,939 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.decisions@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
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
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXEMPLAR HEALTH CARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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