Out of County Residential Care Placement for an Individual

The procurement process, initiated by Durham County Council, involves the award of a contract for "Out of County Residential Care Placement for an Individual," targeting the health and social work services category. This process is conducted under a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold — without competition, and follows a light-touch regime. The contract, with a gross value of GBP 106,964, has been awarded to Lee Mount Healthcare Limited and will be active from 16th December 2025 until 31st March 2027.

Key dates include the contract signing on 15th December 2025 and the publication of contract details on 17th December 2025. The service location is within the United Kingdom, specifically the UKE region. This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in residential care services, particularly those capable of handling health and social work contracts.

As the procurement was executed without competition, it offers niche providers such as Lee Mount Healthcare Limited a focused engagement. Businesses with expertise in providing tailored care placements, specifically those familiar with light-touch procurement frameworks, are well-suited to participate in similar opportunities. This contract underscores a collaboration between a local authority and a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), hinting at future prospects for similar entities in the region.