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title: "Contract for the Provision of 24 hour Residential and / or Nursing Care Services across County Durham"
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# Contract for the Provision of 24 hour Residential and / or Nursing Care Services across County Durham

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e48f

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## Summary

Durham County Council has initiated a procurement process titled "Contract for the Provision of 24 hour Residential and/or Nursing Care Services across County Durham," classified under the Health and Social Work Services industry category. The procurement method is an open procedure, in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, specifically under the Light Touch Regime. The contract, valued at £600 million, aims to deliver person-centred care to various locations within County Durham, including Derwentside, Chester le Street, Wear Valley, Durham, Easington, Teesdale, and Sedgefield. The procurement stage was active as of February 2025, and bidders were required to submit their proposals electronically by 3rd April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and social care sector, particularly those specialising in residential and nursing care services. The structure of the contract as an Open Select List allows multiple providers to be appointed, expanding the pool of potential suppliers. Companies with established, operational, and CQC-registered residential homes are well-suited to compete for these contracts. By engaging in this procurement, businesses have the chance to expand their service reach across County Durham, tapping into various localities and contributing to community welfare.

## Notice

This Contract is for the provision of 24 hour residential and / or nursing care services (the Services). The Services shall be delivered with the aim of promoting person-centred care and quality of life for Service Users. The Contract will operate as an Open Select List which providers will be appointed to and the subsequent delivery of any Services will be supplemented by separate, Individual Placement Agreements

### Lot Information

OSL 1 - Derwentside

This procurement is issued under an Open Tender process in line with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR). The Council considers that the procurement falls under Regulation 74 of the PCR for contracts for social and other specific services (Light Touch Regime).

OSL 2 - Chester le Street

This procurement is issued under an Open Tender process in line with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR). The Council considers that the procurement falls under Regulation 74 of the PCR for contracts for social and other specific services (Light Touch Regime). Additional information: see OPEN202572 https://open-uk.org/

OSL 3 - Wear Valley

This procurement is issued under an Open Tender process in line with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR). The Council considers that the procurement falls under Regulation 74 of the PCR for contracts for social and other specific services (Light Touch Regime). Additional information: see OPEN202572 https://open-uk.org/

OSL 4 - Durham

This procurement is issued under an Open Tender process in line with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR). The Council considers that the procurement falls under Regulation 74 of the PCR for contracts for social and other specific services (Light Touch Regime). Additional information: see OPEN202572 https://open-uk.org/

OSL 5 - Easington

This procurement is issued under an Open Tender process in line with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR). The Council considers that the procurement falls under Regulation 74 of the PCR for contracts for social and other specific services (Light Touch Regime). Additional information: see OPEN202572 https://open-uk.org/

OSL 6 - Teesdale

This procurement is issued under an Open Tender process in line with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR). The Council considers that the procurement falls under Regulation 74 of the PCR for contracts for social and other specific services (Light Touch Regime). Additional information: see OPEN202572 https://open-uk.org/

OSL 7 - Sedgefield

This procurement is issued under an Open Tender process in line with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR). The Council considers that the procurement falls under Regulation 74 of the PCR for contracts for social and other specific services (Light Touch Regime). Additional information: see OPEN202572 https://open-uk.org/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044002-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Framwellgate and Newton Hall |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC14 Durham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 59 |
| Supplier names | A CHARLES THOMAS (CARE; ADORE CARE SPENNYMOOR; ADVINIA HEALTH CARE; AKARI CARE; ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP; ARLINGTON CARE GROUP; ASCOT CARE (LANGLEY HOUSE; ASCOT CARE NORTH EAST; BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE HOMES; BEAMISH RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES; BONDCARE WILLINGTON; BROOMHOUSE CARE; CARE UK COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS; CARELINE LIFESTYLES (UK; CASTLE BANK CARE HOME; CRAIGARRAN; CROWN CARE HOLDINGS; DEVONSHIRE HOUSE CARE; ELBA CARE; ESSENTIAL CARE & SUPPORT; GAINFORD CARE HOMES; GAINFORD CARE HOMES LIMITED, (CAREWELL (HEALTH CARE; HAWTHORNS LODGE; HC-ONE; HC-ONE NO 2; HILL CARE 3; IDEAL CARE (NORTH; LAMBTON HOUSE LTD T/A LAMBTON HOUSE CARE HOME; LANDONA HOUSE; LEAZES HALL CARE HOME; LOTUS CARE BRANDON LODGE; MANOR CARE HOME GROUP; MARIPOSA CARE HOME GROUP; MARTON CARE HOMES; MERRYWELL CARE (BELMONT GRANGE; MMCG TOPCO HOLDINGS; OBJECTQUEST; PARKLANDS NURSING HOME; PREMIER CARE HOMES; RAYSON HOMES; ROSEBERRY CARE CENTRES; ROSEMOUNT HOME; SANCTUARY CARE; SEAHAM CARE; SHAFTESBURY CARE GRP; SHERBURN HOUSE CHARITY; SOLEHAWK LIMITED (POPULAR CARE; ST ANDREWS (MPS; ST MARYS CONVENT RESIDENTIAL HOME (THE ORDER OF GOOD AND PERPETUAL SUCCOUT; ST PHILIPS CARE CALEDONIA; STRONG LIFE CARE (TENLANDS; TAMARIS HEALTHCARE (ENGLAND; THE BEECHES NURSING AND CARE HOME; THE FIELDS CARE HOME; TRIMS GYM; VILLAGE CARE HOME (MURTON; WEST HOUSE CAREHOME; WEST LODGE CARE HOMES; WILLIAMS &SPENCELEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2025 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044002-2025
- 20 Feb 2025 at 08:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006038-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk
- https://open-uk.org/

## Provenance

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