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title: "Out of County Nursing and Residential Care"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0587ba"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0587ba.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-14"
---

# Out of County Nursing and Residential Care

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0587ba

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## Summary

Durham County Council has awarded a contract titled "Out of County Nursing and Residential Care" under the category of health and social work services. The procurement process, completed without competition due to being below the threshold, follows the 'light touch' regime. The buyer is located in Durham, United Kingdom, and the contract pertains to services delivered within the UKC14 region. The contract was signed on 7th April 2025, with the period ending on 31st March 2026, valued at £125,550.05 gross. The procurement stage is complete and the tender was initiated directly.

This tender presents opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those able to provide residential and nursing care placements. AKARI CARE LIMITED, the awarded supplier, exemplifies organisations well-positioned for such contracts. Businesses equipped to deliver specialised care services and willing to partner with public authority sub-central government entities like Durham County Council would find potential growth through similar opportunities. Engaging in direct procurement processes without competition may also introduce efficiencies and strengthen collaboration in service delivery.

## Notice

Out of County Residential and Nursing Care placement for an individual.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048677-2025 |
| 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 | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £104,625 |

## 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 | AKARI CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2025 at 10:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048677-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048677-2025
  14th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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