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Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has initiated a procurement process titled "Contract for the Provision of 24 hour Residential and/or Nursing Care Services across County Durham," classified under the Health and Social Work Services industry category. The procurement method is an open procedure, in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, specifically under the Light Touch Regime. The contract, valued at £600 million, aims to deliver person-centred care to various locations within County Durham, including Derwentside, Chester le Street, Wear Valley, Durham, Easington, Teesdale, and Sedgefield.

The procurement stage was active as of February 2025, and bidders were required to submit their proposals electronically by 3rd April 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and social care sector, particularly those specialising in residential and nursing care services. The structure of the contract as an Open Select List allows multiple providers to be appointed, expanding the pool of potential suppliers.

Companies with established, operational, and CQC-registered residential homes are well-suited to compete for these contracts. By engaging in this procurement, businesses have the chance to expand their service reach across County Durham, tapping into various localities and contributing to community welfare.

Notice Description

This Contract is for the provision of 24 hour residential and / or nursing care services (the Services). The Services shall be delivered with the aim of promoting person-centred care and quality of life for Service Users. The Contract will operate as an Open Select List which providers will be appointed to and the subsequent delivery of any Services will be supplemented by separate, Individual Placement Agreements

Lot Information7 Lots

1OSL 1 - Derwentside

Active

This procurement is issued under an Open Tender process in line with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR). The Council considers that the procurement falls under Regulation 74 of the PCR for contracts for social and other specific services (Light Touch Regime).

2OSL 2 - Chester le Street

Active

This procurement is issued under an Open Tender process in line with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR). The Council considers that the procurement falls under Regulation 74 of the PCR for contracts for social and other specific services (Light Touch Regime). Additional information: see OPEN202572 https://open-uk.org/

3OSL 3 - Wear Valley

Active

This procurement is issued under an Open Tender process in line with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR). The Council considers that the procurement falls under Regulation 74 of the PCR for contracts for social and other specific services (Light Touch Regime). Additional information: see OPEN202572 https://open-uk.org/

4OSL 4 - Durham

Active

This procurement is issued under an Open Tender process in line with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR). The Council considers that the procurement falls under Regulation 74 of the PCR for contracts for social and other specific services (Light Touch Regime). Additional information: see OPEN202572 https://open-uk.org/

5OSL 5 - Easington

Active

This procurement is issued under an Open Tender process in line with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR). The Council considers that the procurement falls under Regulation 74 of the PCR for contracts for social and other specific services (Light Touch Regime). Additional information: see OPEN202572 https://open-uk.org/

6OSL 6 - Teesdale

Active

This procurement is issued under an Open Tender process in line with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR). The Council considers that the procurement falls under Regulation 74 of the PCR for contracts for social and other specific services (Light Touch Regime). Additional information: see OPEN202572 https://open-uk.org/

7OSL 7 - Sedgefield

Active

This procurement is issued under an Open Tender process in line with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR). The Council considers that the procurement falls under Regulation 74 of the PCR for contracts for social and other specific services (Light Touch Regime). Additional information: see OPEN202572 https://open-uk.org/

Procurement Classification

Notice type, method, and CPV codes

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04e48f

Publication Source

Find A Tender Service

Notice Type

Tender Notice

Procurement Type

Framework

Procurement Category

Services

Procurement Method

Open

Awardee Scale

Not specified

Current Stage

Award

Contract Values

Financial information and value estimates

Tender Value

£600,000,000

Lots Value

£600,000,000

Awards Value

Not specified

Contracts Value

Not specified

Contract duration information not available.

Key Dates

Publication, submission, and award timeline

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 08:31

Tender Notice

Award

29 Jul 2025 at 15:37

Award Notice

Notice Status

Current status of tender, lots, awards, and contracts

Tender Status

Complete

Lots Status

Active

Awards Status

Active

Contracts Status

Active

Contracting Authority

Buyer organisation and contact details

DCC

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

Services

Contact Name

Louiza McIntosh

Phone

+44 3000265425

DURHAM

DH1 5UL

North East

England

TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear

Awarded Supplier

Supplier who was awarded this contract

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Not specifiedAwarded

Not specified

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Number of Suppliers

59

Awards Value

Not specified

Documents & Links

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Official Notice Links

http://www.durham.gov.uk

Latest Notice

find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044002-2025

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

OCDS RecordID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e48f

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector.

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