Award

Out of County Nursing and Residential Care

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

14 Aug 2025 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has awarded a contract titled "Out of County Nursing and Residential Care" under the category of health and social work services. The procurement process, completed without competition due to being below the threshold, follows the 'light touch' regime. The buyer is located in Durham, United Kingdom, and the contract pertains to services delivered within the UKC14 region. The contract was signed on 7th April 2025, with the period ending on 31st March 2026, valued at £125,550.05 gross. The procurement stage is complete and the tender was initiated directly.

This tender presents opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those able to provide residential and nursing care placements. AKARI CARE LIMITED, the awarded supplier, exemplifies organisations well-positioned for such contracts. Businesses equipped to deliver specialised care services and willing to partner with public authority sub-central government entities like Durham County Council would find potential growth through similar opportunities. Engaging in direct procurement processes without competition may also introduce efficiencies and strengthen collaboration in service delivery.

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Notice Title

Out of County Nursing and Residential Care

Notice Description

Out of County Residential and Nursing Care placement for an individual.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0587ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048677-2025
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
£104,625 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

AKARI CARE

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