---
title: "Care Voids"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cd10"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cd10.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-05cd10

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## Summary

Durham County Council, a public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "Care Voids" under their sub-central government classification. The process, which falls within the health and social work services category, aimed to secure services related to maintaining staffing levels when vacancies occur. This procurement was executed via a direct method below the threshold, without competition, indicating a streamlined process under the light touch regime. The contract, awarded to Creative Support Limited, commenced on 22nd July 2025 and concludes on 31st March 2027, with a gross value of £57,600. The services are to be delivered in the UKC14 region, encompassing the area of Durham, with the award being active as of the notice publication on 15th October 2025.

This contract presents potential growth opportunities for businesses involved in health and social services, particularly those capable of providing skilled staffing solutions rapidly and efficiently. Companies that specialise in addressing staffing needs within care facilities or offer services to support care organisations' operational continuity would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. Given the direct procurement method and focused scope, this also opens doors for businesses with niche expertise in managing or fulfilling specialised service requirements, fostering business expansion by aligning with public sector needs.

## Notice

Care Voids 25/27 - 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/065495-2025 |
| 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 | 20 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £48,000 |

## 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 | CREATIVE SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2025 at 09:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065495-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065495-2025
  15th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk/
- https://www.creativesupport.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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