Care Voids
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Durham County Council has completed a procurement process titled "Care Voids" in the Health and Social Work Services category. The objective is to manage staffing levels when vacancies occur to meet the needs of remaining tenants. This process, classified under a light-touch regime, was conducted using a direct procurement method below the threshold, thus eliminating competition.
The contract, active since 17 July 2025, spans until 31 March 2027, with ETHICARE LTD, based in Pudsey, designated as the supplier. The delivery of services is focused in the Durham area, UKC14 region. The contract was signed on 16 July 2025, with a gross value of £15,600.
This tender creates business opportunities for companies specialising in health and social work services, particularly SMEs that can adapt to service demands flexibly. ETHICARE LTD, an SME, was successful in securing the contract, indicating a potential interest in businesses that can efficiently manage human resources for social services. Firms equipped with capabilities to swiftly address staffing requirements in the social services sector can find growth opportunities by engaging in similar or related contracts within the sub-central government procurement space.
Care Voids - Payment when a vacancy occurs in the service to maintain the level of staffing required to meet the needs of the remaining tenants.
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The contract period is two years.
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