Scope
Reference
PeG002988 - OPEN20252088
Description
Durham County Council (the Council) has a duty to provide services for vulnerable residents who are eligible for care and support according to the national criteria introduced by the Care Act 2014.
This opportunity is for the provision of Domiciliary Care Services and Reablement. The domiciliary care element is applicable to children, young people and adults and the Reablement element is applicable to adults aged 18+ only.
The Council is committed to the delivery of high-quality Domiciliary Care Services and Reablement and wishes to work in partnership with Independent Sector Providers, who can demonstrate and deliver quality Services which achieve and maintain 'value for money' and positive outcomes for Service Users enabling them to live independently and safely in their community.
Services are to be delivered across 10 Demand Zones as identified in the tender documents.
Total value (estimated)
- £300,000,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
2 allowable extensions of a period of 12 months each are available subject to commissioner approval, performance, funding and achievement of KPIs.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKC14 - Durham CC
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
18 December 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 January 2026, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tender documents can be accessed , free of charge, by visiting www.open-uk.org using reference OPEN20252088 or searching for the contract title as detailed in this notice.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
2 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Award Questions | 4.2.1 Management of the Domiciliary Care and Reablement Services 4.2.2 Delivery of the Domiciliary Care and Reablement Service Delivery 4.2.3 Capacity and Responsiveness of Service 4.2.4 Quality... |
Quality | 100% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Durham County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMPB-8772-VYWM
Corten House, Dunholme Close
Durham
DH1 5WB
United Kingdom
Email: corporate.procurement@durham.gov.uk
Website: http://www.durham.gov.uk/
Region: UKC14 - Durham CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government