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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 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process was conducted by Durham County Council for the provision of a Residential and Nursing Care Placement for an individual, focusing on health and social work services. This procurement falls under the public authority sub-central government category and is situated in the Durham region (UKC14), United Kingdom. As of 7th August 2025, the procurement stage is complete, with a contract awarded to Elysium Healthcare Ltd. The procurement method used was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition under a light-touch regime. The contract commenced on 24th June 2025 and is set to conclude by 31st March 2026.

This contract provides opportunities for businesses operating within the healthcare services industry to engage with public sector clients. While the direct procurement method indicated a specific need that bypassed competition, businesses specialising in specialised nursing and residential care can position themselves as potential future suppliers for similar public procurement opportunities. Enterprises of significant scale, such as Elysium Healthcare Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, would be well-suited to handle the complex requirements and standards expected by public authorities like Durham County Council.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058338
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046841-2025
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
£55,999 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
23 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

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

ELYSIUM HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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