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Care Voids

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 Oct 2025 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council, a public authority operating within the UKC14 region of the United Kingdom, has awarded a contract titled "Care Voids" to YS Services Limited trading as Embracing Care. This contract focuses on managing care void payments to ensure staff levels are maintained when service vacancies occur. The procurement, classified under health and social work services, was conducted using a direct method below the threshold, without competition, adhering to the "light touch" regime outlined by UK legislation 2023/54. The tender process has now reached the award stage, with the contract being active from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, valued at £52,000 (excluding VAT).

The "Care Voids" contract presents a structured opportunity for businesses involved in health and social work services to understand the procurement standards and processes used by local government bodies like Durham County Council. While this particular tender did not involve competitive bidding, businesses can learn the value of direct contracts in situations that require specific service continuity. Large enterprises with capabilities in maintaining staffing levels in care services during transitional periods would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities, enhancing their portfolio by providing vital community services.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ccff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065465-2025
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
£52,000 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

YS SERVICES LIMITED TRADING AS EMBRACING CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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