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title: "Individual contract for care and support"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-07-19"
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# Individual contract for care and support

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81075d73-2c1b-4703-9d50-9c673b578264

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed a direct award procurement for an individual contract titled "Individual contract for care and support," specifically aimed at providing care and support services for an adult with learning disabilities. The contract falls within the residential nursing care services category (CPV code: 85144100). The contract was awarded to Ethicare Ltd, with a total value of £72,417. The contract period is set to commence on 1st August 2017 and will last until 31st July 2020. The award notice was published on 19th July 2017 in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in care and support services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that excel in residential care or have experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities would be well-positioned to compete in future contracts within this category. Engaging with Durham County Council and understanding their procurements can facilitate the growth of businesses in the local care services industry.

## Notice

Individual contract for care and support for an adult with learning disabilities

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bfe29fc-699c-431e-baba-2659557e5bfd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,417 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,417 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ETHICARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85144100 - Residential nursing care services

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2017 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bfe29fc-699c-431e-baba-2659557e5bfd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bfe29fc-699c-431e-baba-2659557e5bfd
  19th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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