Provision of a Residential Care Placement for an Individual

The contracting process initiated by Durham County Council involves the provision of a residential care placement for an individual. This particular procurement, categorized in the services industry, specifically within health and social work services, was conducted using a direct procurement method without competition due to it being below the threshold. The process, now complete, is part of the light-touch regime.

The contract, awarded to St Mary's Group, was signed on 27th July 2025 and will be active until 31st March 2026. It covers an out-of-county placement, located in the UKC14 region, to the gross value of GBP 50,232. Key dates include the award date on 7th August 2025 and the contract's operational start date from late July 2025.

This tender offers growth potential for businesses specializing in health and social work services, particularly those capable of providing tailored residential care solutions. St Mary's Group, a large-scale supplier, demonstrates the kind of organisation that fits well with such contracts. Similar businesses, especially those accustomed to servicing public authority contracts without competition, may find opportunities in this sector, benefiting from the consistent demand for specialized residential care solutions managed under public authority directives.