---
title: "Care Voids"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cce6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-15"
---

# Care Voids

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cce6

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Care Voids," conducted by Durham County Council, has reached the award stage as of 15th October 2025. This procurement is classified under the services category within the health and social work services industry, fulfilling a public authority requirement at a sub-central government level in the UK, specifically within the Durham region. This contract, initiated as a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, has a completion status, with the contract period set from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027. The awarded contract is valued at £26,000, with services being provided by Sovereign Care (North East) Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for service providers in the health and social care sector, particularly those capable of maintaining staffing levels amidst tenant vacancies. Organisations with expertise in delivering consistent care and staffing management can capitalise on such opportunities. The procurement process was straightforward with a direct award aimed at efficiently maintaining service continuity. Enterprises that have the capacity to manage service voids or are looking to expand their presence in the North East of England will find this contract particularly advantageous for strategic growth and broader market penetration.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065423-2025 |
| 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 | 15 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 | £26,000 |

## 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 | SOVEREIGN CARE (NORTH EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2025 at 08:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065423-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065423-2025
  15th 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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