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Out of County Residential Placement

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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24 Nov 2025 at 13:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has finalised a procurement process for an "Out of County Residential Placement" aimed at providing services, under the health and social work services category. This tender, identified with the procurement ID "002982", has been awarded to Careline Lifestyles Ltd, a large enterprise based in Newcastle. The procurement was conducted directly, without competition, as it fell below the threshold with a special regime of light touch. The contract, valued at £93,170.95, is active from 18th November 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2026. The contracting process reached the "award" stage on 24th November 2025, signalling its completion.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in health and social work services. The nature of the service necessary for the residential placement could attract large enterprises capable of providing robust care solutions. Given the procurement process's direct method, businesses positioned to contribute similar services might seek future opportunities with sub-central government bodies or explore collaborations with Durham County Council for bespoke service solutions. The requirement for continued placement services potentially opens the door for long-term engagements beyond the current contract period, fostering ongoing business relationships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Out of County Residential Placement

Notice Description

Out of County Residential Placement for an individual

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e76f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076489-2025
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
£93,170 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
18 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

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

CARELINE LIFESTYLES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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