Award

The provision of a specialist care and supported living service for an individual

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

07 Aug 2025 at 08:31

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed the award stage of a procurement process for the provision of a specialist care and supported living service designed for the benefit of an individual service user. The contract, titled "Provision of a Specialist Care and Supported Living Service for an Individual," falls under the health and social work services category and is situated within the UKC14 region of the United Kingdom. This procurement, dated 7 August 2025, was pursued through a direct method, below the threshold, meaning it did not involve competitive tendering. The service commenced on 1 June 2025 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2026.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in health and social care services that can deliver tailored, personal support solutions. Companies with expertise in managing specialised care services, particularly those experienced in the light-touch regime, will find this tender appealing. The awarded contract, valued at over £56,000 gross, was secured by Compassionate Care and Support (North East) Ltd, a large-scale business already known within the region. The provision offers opportunities for businesses in the sector to leverage similar chances, enhancing their service offerings and expanding their presence in the sub-central government domain.

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Notice Title

The provision of a specialist care and supported living service for an individual

Notice Description

The provision of a specialist care and supported living service for an individual service user within a specific supported living scheme to include a specific number of 'core hours' and a specific number of 1:1 support hours.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0582fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046735-2025
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
£46,818 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 Mar 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

COMPASSIONATE CARE AND SUPPORT (NORTH EAST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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