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Out of County Residential Care for an Individual

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Sep 2025 at 07:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council, a public authority at the sub-central government level, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Out of County Residential Care for an Individual". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically health and social work services, and is located in the United Kingdom, region UKI. The process used a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to The Salvation Army Social Work Trust UK and has a start date of 4th September 2025, with the potential to extend until 31st March 2027, should the placement continue to meet the service user's needs. The total contract value is £28,103.38, with a net amount of £23,419.48 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses operating within the health and social care industry, particularly those specialising in residential care services. Large enterprises with established experience in providing care support and those accredited as a voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The award to The Salvation Army Social Work Trust UK demonstrates a preference for experienced suppliers capable of delivering specialised services efficiently. Engaging in contracts like this can enhance a company's portfolio and provide opportunities for scaling operations across broader geographical regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Out of County Residential Care for an Individual

Notice Description

Out of County Residential Care Placement for an Individual

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059493
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054102-2025
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
£23,419 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 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

THE SALVATION ARMY SOCIAL WORK TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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