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Provision of Residential and Nursing Care for an Individual

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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31 Jul 2025 at 12:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of Residential and Nursing Care for an Individual," focusing on health and social work services for an out-of-county placement. The procurement falls under the services category and utilises a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, classified as a light-touch regime. The supplier, Malhotra and Co Ltd, has been awarded the contract, which spans from April 3, 2025 to March 31, 2026, with a total gross contract value of £26,711. The procurement is based on legal regulations from the UKPGA 2023/54, and it addresses regional needs in UKC14, United Kingdom.

This tender presents notable opportunities for large organisations specialising in health and social work services, particularly those interested in expanding their operations into the sub-central government sector. Durham County Council, as the buyer, offers a potential avenue for suppliers like Malhotra and Co Ltd to provide specialised services aligned with local authority requirements. The direct procurement approach could benefit companies capable of delivering unique care services without engaging in competitive bidding, offering a strategic path for business growth within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Residential and Nursing Care for an Individual

Notice Description

Provision of an Out of County Residential and Nursing Care Placement for an Individual

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056a2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044744-2025
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
£22,259 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@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

MALHOTRA AND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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