---
title: "Provision of Out of County Residential and Nursing Care for an Individual"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058319"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-07"
---

# Provision of Out of County Residential and Nursing Care for an Individual

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058319

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Out of County Residential and Nursing Care for an Individual". This tender falls under the health and social work services industry category and was handled using a direct procurement method below the threshold, meaning it was awarded without competition. Located in Durham, UK region UKC14, the council serves as the buying organisation and awarded the contract to Minster Care Management Limited. The contract period commenced on 21st May 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with an estimated value of £36,248 excluding VAT.

This procurement provides a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in residential and nursing care services to explore similar procurement processes. Companies that focus on health and social work services are well-suited to compete for this type of tender. Although the contract was awarded through a direct procurement approach, firms could consider strategic partnerships or expanding their services to increase their eligibility for similar opportunities, especially those under light touch regimes. Engaging with local government councils like Durham County Council could aid in business growth by accessing public sector contracts and building a reputable partnership within sub-central government services.

## Notice

Residential/Nursing Care - Out of County Placement based on service use choice for an individual.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046782-2025 |
| 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 | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,248 |

## 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 | MINSTER CARE MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2025 at 09:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046782-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046782-2025
  7th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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