Care Voids

Durham County Council has completed a procurement process for a contracting opportunity titled "Care Voids". This contract falls under the industry category of health and social work services and is set in the North East of England, specifically in the region identified as UKC14. The procurement process utilized was direct, below the threshold, and without competition, adhering to a light-touch regime.

The contract was awarded to ESSENTIAL CARE & SUPPORT LTD on 31st March 2025, with the active contract period running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027. The gross contract value is £81,720, supporting services when there are staffing vacancies to ensure continued care for tenants. This tender represents a meaningful opportunity for service providers in the health and social care sectors by addressing staffing needs in care facilities that experience fluctuations in occupancy.

The contract is well-suited for larger businesses capable of providing sustainable staffing solutions and managing operational fluctuations. Companies that specialise in delivering health and social services and have the capability to operate within the contractual timeframe would find this opportunity strategically beneficial for expanding their service portfolio and establishing a foothold in the regional public procurement market.