Tender

Durham County Council are looking for providers to work in partnership to develop a bespoke residential home within the boundaries of County Durham or surrounding areas for an identified young person.

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Dec 2021 at 13:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is seeking providers to partner in the development of a bespoke residential home for a young person within County Durham and surrounding areas. This procurement process, classified under health and social work services, is currently in the Tender stage and has a submission deadline of 30 January 2022. The tender was published on 22 December 2021, marking the start of an open procurement procedure aimed at enhancing local care provisions through a community-focused service approach.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care, particularly those experienced in operating children's homes and supporting young individuals with complex needs. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, especially if they have a proven track record in delivering high-quality care and positive outcomes for children. Furthermore, the local authority outlines support measures such as tailored planning and resources, which can facilitate successful home establishment and operational processes for selected providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Durham County Council are looking for providers to work in partnership to develop a bespoke residential home within the boundaries of County Durham or surrounding areas for an identified young person.

Notice Description

To open up discussion with providers about the development of 'new' registered children's home provision in County Durham or in the surrounding area to meet the specific needs of the young person. The home is for one young person initially, with the flexibility to move in a second young person at a later date, subject to a positive matching exercise. A provider may already have a registered children's home with a highly experienced registered manager and are able to develop a smaller satellite home (in accordance with new Ofsted guidance for registering a multi building children's home). Provider's that have knowledge and experience of working with children with complex needs and within Ofsted's Regulatory Framework. Providers that have a track record of achieving positive outcomes for children / young people, who provide consistent good quality care and who demonstrate stickability. What we will offer as a Local Authority: Tailored multi-agency planning about the additional support and resources that can be offered in line with the needs of the child. A dedicated point of contact for advice when setting up a home in Durham. A letter of support for the change of use planning process. A dedicated point of contact when the home is operational. Linkages with the virtual school to ensure that children are able to access suitable education provision in line with their individual needs. Access to an advocacy and independent visitor services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-076e8e44-7110-4ff3-bf5b-05d0bfbedd47
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10956bb0-8d89-4641-b314-1e16f694859b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 22 Dec 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lisa Noble
Contact Email
lisa.noble@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000261612

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UJ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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