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Out of County Residential Care for an Individual

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Oct 2025 at 07:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Out of County Residential Care for an Individual". This falls under the health and social work services category and is a part of a direct procurement method without competition, due to it being below threshold and subject to light-touch regulations. The procurement process is categorised as a service, and the delivery location is within the United Kingdom, specifically in the region designated as UKC2. The contract commenced on 29th September 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with the award being formalised on the contract start date of 29th September 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in residential care services, particularly those capable of providing bespoke health and social work services. Businesses such as care providers that can meet specific individual needs will find this contract well-suited for growth. The contract was awarded to MARIA MALLABAND CARE GROUP, a large care provider based in Leeds, indicative of the scale and capability required for success in such procurements. Engaging in this type of tender can pave the way for increased visibility and potential expansion in public sector contracting for suitably qualified care service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Out of County Residential Care for an Individual

Notice Description

Out of County Residential Care for an Individual - service user choice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d05a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066941-2025
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
£29,582 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

MARIA MALLABAND CARE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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