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title: "Out of County Residential Care for an Individual"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d05a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-21"
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# Out of County Residential Care for an Individual

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d05a

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## Summary

Durham County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Out of County Residential Care for an Individual". This falls under the health and social work services category and is a part of a direct procurement method without competition, due to it being below threshold and subject to light-touch regulations. The procurement process is categorised as a service, and the delivery location is within the United Kingdom, specifically in the region designated as UKC2. The contract commenced on 29th September 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with the award being formalised on the contract start date of 29th September 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in residential care services, particularly those capable of providing bespoke health and social work services. Businesses such as care providers that can meet specific individual needs will find this contract well-suited for growth. The contract was awarded to MARIA MALLABAND CARE GROUP, a large care provider based in Leeds, indicative of the scale and capability required for success in such procurements. Engaging in this type of tender can pave the way for increased visibility and potential expansion in public sector contracting for suitably qualified care service providers.

## Notice

Out of County Residential 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/066941-2025 |
| 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 | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,582 |

## 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 | MARIA MALLABAND CARE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2025 at 07:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066941-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066941-2025
  21st October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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