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Out of County Contract Residential Provision

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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24 Dec 2025 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Durham County Council, titled "Out of County Contract Residential Provision," pertains to the services industry category, specifically health and social work services. This contract aims to provide residential provision for an individual service user and is classified under a light-touch regime. Located in Durham, within the UKC region, the procurement has been completed through a direct procurement method that bypasses competition, due to its below-threshold value. The contract was signed on 21st December 2025, with the performance period starting from 22nd December 2025 to 31st March 2027.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers involved in the provision of health and social services. HC-ONE LIMITED, a large-scale supplier headquartered in Darlington, has been awarded this contract, illustrating the viability for established businesses within this sector to secure similar contracts. Businesses in the North of England, with capabilities in delivering residential services and associated social work, are well-positioned to compete for comparable opportunities facilitated by public entities like Durham County Council. The awarded contract underscores the demand for qualified service providers to support regional government objectives in social care provision.

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Notice Title

Out of County Contract Residential Provision

Notice Description

Out of County Contract Residential Provision for an individual service user

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fd46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086132-2025
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
£42,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
22 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

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

HC-ONE

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