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