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title: "Out of County Care Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cd17"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-15"
---

# Out of County Care Placement

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cd17

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## Summary

This procurement process, initiated by Durham County Council, involves the provision of residential and nursing care services under the title "Out of County Care Placement". Classified under health and social work services, the procurement is situated within the United Kingdom, specifically affecting the region of UKC. The procurement stage is complete, with an award made to AKARI CARE LIMITED as the supplier on 13th August 2025. The contract duration extends from 14th August 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement method utilised was direct, indicating a below-threshold procurement conducted without competition, under the light-touch regime as per the legal basis 2023/54.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses operating within the healthcare and social services sectors. Medium to large-scale enterprises focusing on residential and nursing care services may find it particularly beneficial to engage in such contracting processes, as evidenced by the success of AKARI CARE LIMITED. Companies capable of providing tailored care placements could leverage similar opportunities for growth, particularly those that can efficiently navigate and comply with specific tender procedures in the public procurement landscape. Given the nature of the procurement method, businesses adept at maintaining strong public sector relationships might be well-suited to address similar future opportunities.

## Notice

The provision of residential and or nursing care for an individual - service user choice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065504-2025 |
| 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 | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £47,044 |

## 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 | AKARI CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2025 at 09:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065504-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065504-2025
  15th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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