---
title: "Care Voids"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cc93"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cc93.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-14"
---

# Care Voids

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cc93

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## Summary

Durham County Council has awarded a contract titled "Care Voids" under the procurement category of services, specifically targeting the health and social work sector. The procurement process, categorised as "light touch," was completed without competition due to its below-threshold status. The contract is set to maintain staffing levels for care services during vacancies, and it spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027. The services will be delivered in the region of UKC14, United Kingdom. The procurement was formalised on 31st March 2025 and aligns with the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services. Businesses that are large-scale suppliers of care services could find this contract beneficial as it provides a structured financial framework aimed at sustaining employment even when tenant vacancies occur. Accept Care Ltd, a large company operating in this sector, has been identified as the supplier. Such contracts are particularly advantageous for enterprises looking to expand their portfolio in public sector service delivery and demonstrate a robust capability to handle service demand fluctuations effectively.

## Notice

Care void payment when a vacancy occurs in the service to maintain the level of staffing required to meet the needs of the remaining tenants. Costs are based on an estimation between 01/04/2025 - 31/03/2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065306-2025 |
| 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 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,050 |

## 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 | ACCEPT CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2025 at 15:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065306-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065306-2025
  14th October 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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