Provision of Residential and Nursing Care for an Individual

Durham County Council, a public authority operating within the sub-central government framework of the United Kingdom, has successfully completed the contracting process for the provision of residential and nursing care for an individual. The contract falls under the Health and Social Work Services category and covers the delivery of services in the UKC14 region. The procurement was conducted directly and below the threshold without competition, reflecting a special light-touch regime.

Key dates include the contract start on 5th June 2025 and its conclusion on 31st March 2026, with a total contract value of £67,600 excluding VAT. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in healthcare services, particularly those offering residential and nursing care solutions. Companies that are large-scale healthcare providers, similar to Willowbrook Healthcare Limited, which was awarded the contract, would be well-positioned to exploit such opportunities.

Engaging in such contracts can lead to business growth through steady service requirements and potential for network expansion within the healthcare sector. Businesses equipped with expertise in adapting to specialized, light-touch regime contracts could find this type of procurement advantageous for securing long-term engagements with public sector entities.