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

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## Summary

Durham County Council, a public authority operating within the UKC14 region of the United Kingdom, has awarded a contract titled "Care Voids" to YS Services Limited trading as Embracing Care. This contract focuses on managing care void payments to ensure staff levels are maintained when service vacancies occur. The procurement, classified under health and social work services, was conducted using a direct method below the threshold, without competition, adhering to the "light touch" regime outlined by UK legislation 2023/54. The tender process has now reached the award stage, with the contract being active from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, valued at £52,000 (excluding VAT).

The "Care Voids" contract presents a structured opportunity for businesses involved in health and social work services to understand the procurement standards and processes used by local government bodies like Durham County Council. While this particular tender did not involve competitive bidding, businesses can learn the value of direct contracts in situations that require specific service continuity. Large enterprises with capabilities in maintaining staffing levels in care services during transitional periods would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities, enhancing their portfolio by providing vital community services.

## 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/065465-2025 |
| 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 | £52,000 |

## 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 | YS SERVICES LIMITED TRADING AS EMBRACING CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2025 at 09:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065465-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065465-2025
  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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