Care Voids 2025 - 2026

Durham County Council has recently completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Care Voids 2025 - 2026", within the health and social work services industry category, specifically focused on managing care voids to maintain staffing levels when vacancies occur. The buying organisation, located in Durham, conducted this procurement through a direct method without competition, classified under a light-touch regime. Starting from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, the contract was awarded to Positive Individual Proactive Support, a large-scale supplier based in Middlesbrough.

The total contract value is £62,000, with a gross amount of £74,400. The award was made active on 24th September 2025, emphasising support within the UKC14 region. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the health and social care sectors, especially those capable of providing consistent staffing solutions when vacancies arise.

Enterprises that specialise in health and social work services, particularly those that can quickly adapt and offer tailored support solutions, would find such contracts advantageous for growth and expansion. Businesses seeking to develop partnerships with public authorities like Durham County Council can leverage this type of procurement to establish a strong foothold in local government contracting.