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Provision of a Residential Care Placement for an Individual

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 Aug 2025 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process initiated by Durham County Council involves the provision of a residential care placement for an individual. This particular procurement, categorized in the services industry, specifically within health and social work services, was conducted using a direct procurement method without competition due to it being below the threshold. The process, now complete, is part of the light-touch regime. The contract, awarded to St Mary's Group, was signed on 27th July 2025 and will be active until 31st March 2026. It covers an out-of-county placement, located in the UKC14 region, to the gross value of GBP 50,232. Key dates include the award date on 7th August 2025 and the contract's operational start date from late July 2025.

This tender offers growth potential for businesses specializing in health and social work services, particularly those capable of providing tailored residential care solutions. St Mary's Group, a large-scale supplier, demonstrates the kind of organisation that fits well with such contracts. Similar businesses, especially those accustomed to servicing public authority contracts without competition, may find opportunities in this sector, benefiting from the consistent demand for specialized residential care solutions managed under public authority directives.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Residential Care Placement for an Individual

Notice Description

Provision of an Out of County Residential Care Placement for an Individual

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058341
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046855-2025
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
£41,860 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 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

ST MARY'S GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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