---
title: "Care Voids"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cc9e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-14"
---

# Care Voids

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cc9e

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## Summary

Durham County Council, a sub-central government public authority, has completed the tender process for a contract titled "Care Voids" within the health and social work services industry category. This contract addresses care void payments to ensure staffing levels are maintained when vacancies arise in the service. The procurement, conducted via an unknown method below the threshold and following a special "light touch" regime, encompasses the UKC14 region of the United Kingdom. The contract spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, with a formal signing date on 31st March 2025. The total contract value is £34,800, with a net amount of £29,000.

This tender represents significant business growth potential, particularly for large-scale enterprises involved in providing health and social work services. Autism Care UK, a large company located in Warrington, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the opportunities available for businesses capable of meeting specific service delivery standards within this sector. Companies specialising in staffing and management within the care industry would find similar tenders a fitting avenue to enhance their market presence and leverage their operational expertise in serving government organisations like Durham County Council.

## 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/065322-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| 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 | £29,000 |

## 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 | AUTISM CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2025 at 15:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065322-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065322-2025
  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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