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Out of County Specialist Residential Care Placement for an Individual

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Nov 2025 at 08:44

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed a direct procurement process for the "Out of County Specialist Residential Care Placement for an Individual," classified under health and social work services. The procurement, with the main category being services, took place in the UKJ2 region and was executed under the light-touch regime without competition due to it being below the threshold. The contract, awarded to Trust Care Management Ltd, commenced on 4th November 2025 and is set to run until 31st March 2026, with a potential extension possible if the service user’s needs persist. The total value of the contract amounts to £124,678.32.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those capable of providing specialist residential care, to engage with public sector procurement. Trust Care Management Ltd, a large-scale operation, secured this award, highlighting the opportunity for similar or mid-sized companies to consider future prospects in this sector, especially in light of such straightforward procurement processes. The contract’s value and potential renewal also suggest long-term engagement possibilities for service providers ready to meet the specified care needs.

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Notice Title

Out of County Specialist Residential Care Placement for an Individual

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dd40
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072243-2025
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
£124,678 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 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

TRUST CARE MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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