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Out of County Residential Care Placement for an Individual

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Dec 2025 at 11:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Durham County Council, involves the award of a contract for "Out of County Residential Care Placement for an Individual," targeting the health and social work services category. This process is conducted under a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold — without competition, and follows a light-touch regime. The contract, with a gross value of GBP 106,964, has been awarded to Lee Mount Healthcare Limited and will be active from 16th December 2025 until 31st March 2027. Key dates include the contract signing on 15th December 2025 and the publication of contract details on 17th December 2025. The service location is within the United Kingdom, specifically the UKE region.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in residential care services, particularly those capable of handling health and social work contracts. As the procurement was executed without competition, it offers niche providers such as Lee Mount Healthcare Limited a focused engagement. Businesses with expertise in providing tailored care placements, specifically those familiar with light-touch procurement frameworks, are well-suited to participate in similar opportunities. This contract underscores a collaboration between a local authority and a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), hinting at future prospects for similar entities in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Out of County Residential Care Placement for an Individual

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f788
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083697-2025
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
£106,964 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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

LEE MOUNT HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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