---
title: "Care Voids"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cceb"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cceb.json"
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-05cceb

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Care Voids" contract through a direct procurement method without competition, under the light-touch regime. This contract is categorized under health and social work services and involves maintaining staffing levels when service vacancies occur. The service will be delivered in the UKC14 region of the United Kingdom. The award process was finalized on 31st March 2025, with the contract running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027. The total contract value is GBP 54,543.60, and it has been awarded to HIGHLEA CARE LIMITED, a large supplier based in Accrington.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social care services, especially those specialising in staffing and operational support for care facilities. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive staffing solutions tailored to dynamic vacancy challenges in care services can leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolio. Companies well-suited to participate in similar tenders include those with robust human resource capabilities in the health and social care sector and experience in managing service continuity. As the procurement was completed below the threshold and without competition, it highlights opportunities for businesses with established relationships and proven track records in the field.

## Notice

Care Voids 2025/27 - 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/065433-2025 |
| 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 | £45,453 |

## 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 | HIGHLEA CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2025 at 08:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065433-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065433-2025
  15th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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