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Day Care Service for Individual

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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31 Jul 2025 at 13:02

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed a procurement process titled "Day Care Service for Individual with Care Needs," targeting the health and social work services industry. The procurement was conducted using a direct method without competition, classified under the light-touch regime. Durham County Council, acting as the buyer, is located at Corten House, Dunholme Close, Durham, United Kingdom, UKC14. The contract has been awarded to North East Autism Society, a large-scale supplier based in Chester le Street, with the contract period running from 19th July 2025 to 31st May 2026. The procurement pertains to services with a total gross value of £59,967.

This tender represents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services. With the streamlined direct procurement approach, businesses with expertise in providing care services, particularly those catering to individuals with unique needs, stand a good chance of success. The procurement is ideal for large-scale organisations similar to North East Autism Society that can deliver high-quality, personalised services in the UKC14 region. As this contract illustrates, there is demand for competent service providers in the public sector, offering opportunities for expansion and partnership with local government bodies like Durham County Council.

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Notice Title

Day Care Service for Individual

Notice Description

Day Care Service for Individual with Care Needs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056a36
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044761-2025
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
£49,972 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
18 Jul 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
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
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

NORTH EAST AUTISM SOCIETY

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