---
title: "Out of County Residential Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fd47"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05fd47.json"
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-05fd47

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Durham County Council, focused on securing "Out of County Residential Placement" services within the health and social work category. The tender was completed using a direct procurement method classified as "below threshold - without competition," indicating a light-touch regime. This contract, valued at £44,225.48, was awarded to SLW Limited on 9th July 2025, and covers a contract period from 10th July 2025 until 31st March 2026. The services are intended to be delivered across multiple UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, offering substantial geographic coverage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those capable of delivering specialised residential services. Given the provision of services across multiple regions, businesses with an extensive service network and expertise in handling complex care needs would be well-placed to compete in similar opportunities. While this specific contract was awarded using a direct method without open competition, it highlights the potential for large-scale service providers to secure lucrative contracts with public authorities seeking specialised solutions.

## 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/086134-2025 |
| 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 | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £44,225 |

## 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 | SLW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 24 Dec 2025 at 12:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086134-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086134-2025
  24th December 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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