---
title: "Out of County Residential Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fd44"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-24"
---

# Out of County Residential Placement

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fd44

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## Summary

Durham County Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Out of County Residential Placement" contract, aimed at providing a residential placement for an individual service user. This contract falls under the health and social work services industry category and covers multiple UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. The procurement was conducted using a direct method without competition, categorised under a "light-touch" regime, and has been marked as complete. The awarding process, completed in March 2025, resulted in the contract being signed on 4th March 2025, with an active status spanning from 5th March 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the health and social care sector, especially those capable of providing specialised residential services. The contract was awarded to CARE UK COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS LTD, a large-scale supplier, indicating the potential suitability for well-established organisations with the resources to meet such specialised needs. Smaller businesses with niche expertise in health services might find opportunities in subcontracting or support roles, thereby enabling business growth through strategic partnerships and service provision within this specific domain.

## Notice

Out of County Residential Placement for an individual service user

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086129-2025 |
| 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 | 24 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £48,591 |

## 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 | CARE UK COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 24 Dec 2025 at 12:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086129-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086129-2025
  24th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.careuk.com
- http://www.durham.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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