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Out of County Supported Living for an Individual

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Nov 2025 at 08:11

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed a public procurement process for the provision of "Out of County Supported Living for an Individual," which falls under the services category with a focus on health and social work services. This procurement was executed via a direct method, specifically "Below threshold - without competition," under the light-touch regime. The contract, valued at £92,000, was awarded to PERSONALISED 4 AUTISM LIMITED on 28th October 2025 and is active from 29th October 2025 to 31st March 2026. The placement is located in the UKF2 region, and the contract can potentially be extended significantly, contingent on the continuing needs of the individual involved.

This procurement offers prospective business growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in health and social services. Companies with expertise in providing tailored support for individuals with autism would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The streamlined direct procurement method suggests that agile businesses capable of providing personalised care solutions efficiently might find similar opportunities in public sector contracts, especially under light-touch regulatory regimes.

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Notice Title

Out of County Supported Living for an Individual

Notice Description

Out of County Supported Living placement for an Individual

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dd3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072236-2025
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
SME

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
£92,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
29 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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

PERSONALISED 4 AUTISM

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