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Out of County 24 hr residential care provision

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 Oct 2025 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed a procurement process titled "Out of County 24 hr residential care provision," specifically targeting the health and social work services sector. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, marked as below threshold without competition, under the light-touch special regime. This process culminated in an active award to Gainford Homes Ltd, a large supplier, primarily focused on providing 24-hour nursing residential care, including specialised services for dementia and older people. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026, with a total value of £329,718 GBP. The service will be delivered in the UKC2 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the healthcare and social work industry, particularly those experienced in residential care services, such as dementia and older people care. Businesses that can offer comprehensive and high-quality care can consider future opportunities of this nature, especially those aiming to partner with governmental bodies like Durham County Council. Additionally, businesses operating large-scale care facilities would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders, thereby expanding their market presence and service offerings within public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Out of County 24 hr residential care provision

Notice Description

Out of County Nursing Residential Care Home - Provision of 24 hr residential care, including 1:1 care, dementia, nursing and older peoples care.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cd0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065487-2025
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
£329,718 £100K-£500K

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 2026 6-12 months
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

GAINFORD HOMES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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