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Care Voids

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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14 Oct 2025 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council, a sub-central government public authority, has completed the tender process for a contract titled "Care Voids" within the health and social work services industry category. This contract addresses care void payments to ensure staffing levels are maintained when vacancies arise in the service. The procurement, conducted via an unknown method below the threshold and following a special "light touch" regime, encompasses the UKC14 region of the United Kingdom. The contract spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, with a formal signing date on 31st March 2025. The total contract value is £34,800, with a net amount of £29,000.

This tender represents significant business growth potential, particularly for large-scale enterprises involved in providing health and social work services. Autism Care UK, a large company located in Warrington, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the opportunities available for businesses capable of meeting specific service delivery standards within this sector. Companies specialising in staffing and management within the care industry would find similar tenders a fitting avenue to enhance their market presence and leverage their operational expertise in serving government organisations like Durham County Council.

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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-05cc9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065322-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£29,000 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

AUTISM CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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