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

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 Aug 2025 at 09:29

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Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Out of County Residential and Nursing Care for an Individual". This tender falls under the health and social work services industry category and was handled using a direct procurement method below the threshold, meaning it was awarded without competition. Located in Durham, UK region UKC14, the council serves as the buying organisation and awarded the contract to Minster Care Management Limited. The contract period commenced on 21st May 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with an estimated value of £36,248 excluding VAT.

This procurement provides a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in residential and nursing care services to explore similar procurement processes. Companies that focus on health and social work services are well-suited to compete for this type of tender. Although the contract was awarded through a direct procurement approach, firms could consider strategic partnerships or expanding their services to increase their eligibility for similar opportunities, especially those under light touch regimes. Engaging with local government councils like Durham County Council could aid in business growth by accessing public sector contracts and building a reputable partnership within sub-central government services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Residential/Nursing Care - Out of County Placement based on service use choice for an individual.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058319
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046782-2025
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
£36,248 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
20 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

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

MINSTER CARE MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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