Out of County Residential Placement

Durham County Council has completed a public procurement process for an "Out of County Residential Placement" aimed at providing residential services to individuals, with the main procurement category being health and social work services. The buying organisation, Durham County Council, located in Durham, United Kingdom, has utilised an "Out of County Residential Placement" to secure these services. The procurement was conducted directly and carried out below the threshold without competition, falling under the special light touch regime.

The tender process commenced with the contract period running from 23rd December 2025 to 31st March 2026, and the contract, valued at £55,588.78, was awarded to Careline Lifestyles (UK) Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Newcastle. This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sector, especially those capable of offering residential placement services for individuals requiring specialised care outside their usual locality. The procurement, which is now at the contract award stage, signifies the demand for experienced service providers capable of delivering quality health and social work services efficiently.

Businesses specialising in residential healthcare or niche social work services that wish to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts could find similar opportunities beneficial for growth, particularly in regions like the UKC21, reinforcing their reputation and diversifying their client base in sub-central government procurements.