---
title: "Out of County Residential Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06011c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-07"
---

# Out of County Residential Placement

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06011c

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed a public procurement process for an "Out of County Residential Placement" aimed at providing residential services to individuals, with the main procurement category being health and social work services. The buying organisation, Durham County Council, located in Durham, United Kingdom, has utilised an "Out of County Residential Placement" to secure these services. The procurement was conducted directly and carried out below the threshold without competition, falling under the special light touch regime. The tender process commenced with the contract period running from 23rd December 2025 to 31st March 2026, and the contract, valued at £55,588.78, was awarded to Careline Lifestyles (UK) Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Newcastle.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sector, especially those capable of offering residential placement services for individuals requiring specialised care outside their usual locality. The procurement, which is now at the contract award stage, signifies the demand for experienced service providers capable of delivering quality health and social work services efficiently. Businesses specialising in residential healthcare or niche social work services that wish to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts could find similar opportunities beneficial for growth, particularly in regions like the UKC21, reinforcing their reputation and diversifying their client base in sub-central government procurements.

## Notice

Out of County Residential Placement for an individual

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001123-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,588 |

## 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 | CARELINE LIFESTYLES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2026 at 14:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001123-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001123-2026
  7th January 2026 - 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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