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Care Voids

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 Oct 2025 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council, a public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "Care Voids" under their sub-central government classification. The process, which falls within the health and social work services category, aimed to secure services related to maintaining staffing levels when vacancies occur. This procurement was executed via a direct method below the threshold, without competition, indicating a streamlined process under the light touch regime. The contract, awarded to Creative Support Limited, commenced on 22nd July 2025 and concludes on 31st March 2027, with a gross value of £57,600. The services are to be delivered in the UKC14 region, encompassing the area of Durham, with the award being active as of the notice publication on 15th October 2025.

This contract presents potential growth opportunities for businesses involved in health and social services, particularly those capable of providing skilled staffing solutions rapidly and efficiently. Companies that specialise in addressing staffing needs within care facilities or offer services to support care organisations' operational continuity would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. Given the direct procurement method and focused scope, this also opens doors for businesses with niche expertise in managing or fulfilling specialised service requirements, fostering business expansion by aligning with public sector needs.

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Notice Title

Care Voids

Notice Description

Care Voids 25/27 - 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-05cd10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065495-2025
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
£48,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 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

CREATIVE SUPPORT

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