---
title: "Out of County Specialist Residential Care Placement for an Individual"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dd40"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-10"
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# Out of County Specialist Residential Care Placement for an Individual

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dd40

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed a direct procurement process for the "Out of County Specialist Residential Care Placement for an Individual," classified under health and social work services. The procurement, with the main category being services, took place in the UKJ2 region and was executed under the light-touch regime without competition due to it being below the threshold. The contract, awarded to Trust Care Management Ltd, commenced on 4th November 2025 and is set to run until 31st March 2026, with a potential extension possible if the service user’s needs persist. The total value of the contract amounts to £124,678.32.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those capable of providing specialist residential care, to engage with public sector procurement. Trust Care Management Ltd, a large-scale operation, secured this award, highlighting the opportunity for similar or mid-sized companies to consider future prospects in this sector, especially in light of such straightforward procurement processes. The contract’s value and potential renewal also suggest long-term engagement possibilities for service providers ready to meet the specified care needs.

## Notice

Out of County Specialist Residential Care Placement 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/072243-2025 |
| 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 | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £124,678 |

## 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 | TRUST CARE MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2025 at 08:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072243-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072243-2025
  10th November 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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