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title: "Actual Cost of Care Exercise for Adult Social Care"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05eaf5"
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buyer: "THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Actual Cost of Care Exercise for Adult Social Care

Buyer: THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05eaf5

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## Summary

The North Yorkshire Council has completed the contracting process for its "Actual Cost of Care Exercise for Adult Social Care," targeting the adult social care sector. This initiative, taking place in Northallerton, is designed to uncover the true costs associated with delivering care services, subsequently assisting in the fair and sustainable setting of future fees. The procurement process, categorised under business and management consultancy services and health and social work services, was executed via a direct method below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX LLP, with the contract active from 8th April 2026 to 31st July 2026, amounting to £89,000, grossing £106,800 for the entire engagement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in consultancy, healthcare, and social work services. Firms specialising in cost analysis and strategic advisory, particularly those with experience in public sector engagements, are optimally positioned to deliver valuable insights that could enhance the efficiency and sustainability of social care frameworks. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to engage in the preliminary market engagement planned for future expansions in 2026. This exercise will be critical for shaping fee structures and contractual arrangements in adult social care, contributing to the business growth potential for innovative and adaptive service providers in the region.

## Notice

North Yorkshire Council (The Authority) is committed to delivering high-quality care. To ensure that future fee structures are fair, sustainable, and reflective of actual service costs, the Council has awarded a contract for completion of a comprehensive Cost of Care exercise. This analysis will provide valuable insights into the true costs of delivering care and support, helping to inform evidence-based fee setting for future commissioning of care and support services.

### Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100419&TID=105671&B=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035484-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £89,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHALLERTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL7 8AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Romanby |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | TLE2 North Yorkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 09:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035484-2026
- 28 Nov 2025 at 12:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078037-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035484-2026
  20th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078037-2025
  28th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.grantthornton.co.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100419&TID=105671&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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