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Provision of a Residential and Nursing Care Placement for an Individual

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 Aug 2025 at 10:20

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council, a public authority in the UK, has completed the procurement process for the provision of a residential and nursing care placement for an individual, classified under health and social work services. This contract falls within the services category, executed under a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition. The contract commenced on 9th June 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. The procurement process followed a light-touch regime with the contract awarded to Dorrington House, a supplier based in Norfolk. The contractual value is £40,754, exclusive of VAT, and the legal basis for this procurement is outlined under the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses in the health and social work services sector. Large-scale organisations, like Dorrington House, that specialise in residential and nursing care services, will find this type of contract advantageous for expanding their service portfolio. By engaging with such tenders, businesses could strengthen their foothold in service provision for public authorities, paving the way for future opportunities in similar procurement processes. Businesses looking to align with the UK's legal and health frameworks can also leverage such tenders to gain valuable governmental partnerships and reputation in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Residential and Nursing Care Placement 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-05832d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046818-2025
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
£40,754 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 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

DORRINGTON HOUSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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