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Out of County Residential Placement

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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24 Dec 2025 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Out of County Residential Placement" contract, aimed at providing a residential placement for an individual service user. This contract falls under the health and social work services industry category and covers multiple UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. The procurement was conducted using a direct method without competition, categorised under a "light-touch" regime, and has been marked as complete. The awarding process, completed in March 2025, resulted in the contract being signed on 4th March 2025, with an active status spanning from 5th March 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the health and social care sector, especially those capable of providing specialised residential services. The contract was awarded to CARE UK COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS LTD, a large-scale supplier, indicating the potential suitability for well-established organisations with the resources to meet such specialised needs. Smaller businesses with niche expertise in health services might find opportunities in subcontracting or support roles, thereby enabling business growth through strategic partnerships and service provision within this specific domain.

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Notice Title

Out of County Residential Placement

Notice Description

Out of County Residential Placement for an individual service user

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fd44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086129-2025
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
£48,591 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
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

CARE UK COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

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