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Out of County Care Placement

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Oct 2025 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by Durham County Council, involves the provision of residential and nursing care services under the title "Out of County Care Placement". Classified under health and social work services, the procurement is situated within the United Kingdom, specifically affecting the region of UKC. The procurement stage is complete, with an award made to AKARI CARE LIMITED as the supplier on 13th August 2025. The contract duration extends from 14th August 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement method utilised was direct, indicating a below-threshold procurement conducted without competition, under the light-touch regime as per the legal basis 2023/54.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses operating within the healthcare and social services sectors. Medium to large-scale enterprises focusing on residential and nursing care services may find it particularly beneficial to engage in such contracting processes, as evidenced by the success of AKARI CARE LIMITED. Companies capable of providing tailored care placements could leverage similar opportunities for growth, particularly those that can efficiently navigate and comply with specific tender procedures in the public procurement landscape. Given the nature of the procurement method, businesses adept at maintaining strong public sector relationships might be well-suited to address similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Out of County Care Placement

Notice Description

The provision of residential and or nursing care for an individual - service user choice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cd17
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065504-2025
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
£47,044 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 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

AKARI CARE

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