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Care Voids

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 Oct 2025 at 08:39

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Care Voids" contract through a direct procurement method without competition, under the light-touch regime. This contract is categorized under health and social work services and involves maintaining staffing levels when service vacancies occur. The service will be delivered in the UKC14 region of the United Kingdom. The award process was finalized on 31st March 2025, with the contract running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027. The total contract value is GBP 54,543.60, and it has been awarded to HIGHLEA CARE LIMITED, a large supplier based in Accrington.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social care services, especially those specialising in staffing and operational support for care facilities. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive staffing solutions tailored to dynamic vacancy challenges in care services can leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolio. Companies well-suited to participate in similar tenders include those with robust human resource capabilities in the health and social care sector and experience in managing service continuity. As the procurement was completed below the threshold and without competition, it highlights opportunities for businesses with established relationships and proven track records in the field.

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Notice Title

Care Voids

Notice Description

Care Voids 2025/27 - 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cceb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065433-2025
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
£45,453 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 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

HIGHLEA CARE

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