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Care Voids

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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14 Oct 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has awarded a contract titled "Care Voids" under the procurement category of services, specifically targeting the health and social work sector. The procurement process, categorised as "light touch," was completed without competition due to its below-threshold status. The contract is set to maintain staffing levels for care services during vacancies, and it spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027. The services will be delivered in the region of UKC14, United Kingdom. The procurement was formalised on 31st March 2025 and aligns with the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services. Businesses that are large-scale suppliers of care services could find this contract beneficial as it provides a structured financial framework aimed at sustaining employment even when tenant vacancies occur. Accept Care Ltd, a large company operating in this sector, has been identified as the supplier. Such contracts are particularly advantageous for enterprises looking to expand their portfolio in public sector service delivery and demonstrate a robust capability to handle service demand fluctuations effectively.

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Notice Title

Care Voids

Notice Description

Care void payment when a vacancy occurs in the service to maintain the level of staffing required to meet the needs of the remaining tenants. Costs are based on an estimation between 01/04/2025 - 31/03/2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065306-2025
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
£31,050 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 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

ACCEPT CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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