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title: "Out of County 24 hr residential care provision"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cd0b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-15"
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# Out of County 24 hr residential care provision

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cd0b

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed a procurement process titled "Out of County 24 hr residential care provision," specifically targeting the health and social work services sector. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, marked as below threshold without competition, under the light-touch special regime. This process culminated in an active award to Gainford Homes Ltd, a large supplier, primarily focused on providing 24-hour nursing residential care, including specialised services for dementia and older people. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026, with a total value of £329,718 GBP. The service will be delivered in the UKC2 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the healthcare and social work industry, particularly those experienced in residential care services, such as dementia and older people care. Businesses that can offer comprehensive and high-quality care can consider future opportunities of this nature, especially those aiming to partner with governmental bodies like Durham County Council. Additionally, businesses operating large-scale care facilities would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders, thereby expanding their market presence and service offerings within public sector projects.

## Notice

Out of County Nursing Residential Care Home - Provision of 24 hr residential care, including 1:1 care, dementia, nursing and older peoples care.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065487-2025 |
| 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 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £329,718 |

## 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 | GAINFORD HOMES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2025 at 09:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065487-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065487-2025
  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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