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Actual Cost of Care Exercise for Adult Social Care

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

20 Apr 2026 at 09:25

Planning

28 Nov 2025 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has completed the contracting process for its "Actual Cost of Care Exercise for Adult Social Care," targeting the adult social care sector. This initiative, taking place in Northallerton, is designed to uncover the true costs associated with delivering care services, subsequently assisting in the fair and sustainable setting of future fees. The procurement process, categorised under business and management consultancy services and health and social work services, was executed via a direct method below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX LLP, with the contract active from 8th April 2026 to 31st July 2026, amounting to £89,000, grossing £106,800 for the entire engagement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in consultancy, healthcare, and social work services. Firms specialising in cost analysis and strategic advisory, particularly those with experience in public sector engagements, are optimally positioned to deliver valuable insights that could enhance the efficiency and sustainability of social care frameworks. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to engage in the preliminary market engagement planned for future expansions in 2026. This exercise will be critical for shaping fee structures and contractual arrangements in adult social care, contributing to the business growth potential for innovative and adaptive service providers in the region.

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Notice Title

Actual Cost of Care Exercise for Adult Social Care

Notice Description

North Yorkshire Council (The Authority) is committed to delivering high-quality care. To ensure that future fee structures are fair, sustainable, and reflective of actual service costs, the Council has awarded a contract for completion of a comprehensive Cost of Care exercise. This analysis will provide valuable insights into the true costs of delivering care and support, helping to inform evidence-based fee setting for future commissioning of care and support services.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100419&TID=105671&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eaf5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035484-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£89,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 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
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE2 North Yorkshire

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX

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