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Out of County Residential Placement for an Individual

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Sep 2025 at 07:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Durham County Council, focuses on an "Out of County Residential Placement for an Individual" within the health and social work services sector. The procurement process was completed without competition under a direct procurement method, classified as a light-touch regime. The contract has been successfully awarded to AKARI CARE LIMITED. The contract, active since 25th March 2025, is set in the UKC region (Durham), and has provisions for renewal if it continues to meet the service user's needs. The contract's period extends until 31st March 2026, with a potential extension up to 31st March 2027. The gross contract value is £53,432.50.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those that provide residential or nursing care placements. Large-scale businesses like AKARI CARE LIMITED, which have the capacity to manage direct placement services efficiently, would benefit greatly from similar opportunities. Companies interested in future tenders of this nature can position themselves to provide comprehensive, personalised care solutions, enhancing their service offerings and expanding their footprint in the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Out of County Residential Placement for an Individual

Notice Description

Out of County Residential / Nursing Care Placement for an individual Service user

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059492
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054101-2025
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
£44,527 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
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

AKARI CARE

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