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AwardHealth and social work servicesCPV: 85000000

Contract for the Provision of 24 hour Residential and / or Nursing Care Services across County Durham

County Durham
Published 29 Jul, 2025
Contract Value
£600,000,000
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Overview

Summary, notice description and lot information

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

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
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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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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