---
title: "Specialised Support and Care for an Individual"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fcbc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-03"
---

# Specialised Support and Care for an Individual

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

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of "Specialised Support and Care for an Individual" under the health and social work services category. The contract is located in the region UKC14, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, below the threshold, without competition, following the special regime known as lightTouch. Key dates include the contract period from 20th March 2025 to 31st March 2026, with the contract signed on 19th March 2025 and published on 3rd April 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for large health care service providers looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector. With the contract awarded to Exemplar Health Care Services Ltd, businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those capable of offering personalised care, are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The completion of this contract suggests a growing demand for tailored support and care services within the Durham region, presenting new potential markets for providers in this sector.

## Notice

Specialised Support and Care for an Individual to meet their needs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012832-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £103,939 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5WB |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXEMPLAR HEALTH CARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2025 at 13:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012832-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012832-2025
  3rd April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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