Tender

Opportunity - Durham County Council To Develop Bespoke Children's Residential Home

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Jan 2023 at 14:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Durham County Council has issued a tender opportunity for the development of a bespoke children's residential home in County Durham or the surrounding area in the North East of England. The procurement process, valued at £850 million, falls under the category of health and social work services. The deadline for tender submissions is January 24, 2023, and the contract period is set to start on January 31, 2023, lasting until January 10, 2024.

This tender by Durham County Council presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs looking to provide services for children with complex needs in a residential setting. Businesses experienced in working within Ofsted and CQC's Regulatory Frameworks, achieving positive outcomes, and delivering consistent high-quality care would be well-suited to compete. The open procedure tender requires a mix of male and female staff with skills in adapting to cater to the needs of vulnerable children.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Opportunity - Durham County Council To Develop Bespoke Children's Residential Home

Notice Description

What we require: * To open up discussion with providers about the development of a 'new' registered Children's Home provision in County Durham or in the surrounding area within the North East of England to meet the specific needs of an identified young person. * A provider may already have a registered children's home with a highly experienced Registered Manager and be able to develop a smaller satellite home. * Providers that have knowledge and experience of working with children with complex needs and within Ofsted and CQC's Regulatory Frameworks. * Providers that have a track record of achieving positive outcomes for children / young people and who provide consistent good quality care and who demonstrate stickability. Environmental considerations: * A good size outdoor space, ideally a garden area with safe play equipment to use, is important. * Separate room for staff to go to when the young person needs less stimulation or more space. * The environment needs to be calm, minimally furnished and not overstimulating. * Will need breakout room or low stimulation space. * Some areas of the house may need to be made secure. * Adjustments made to fixtures and fittings e.g. heavy duty internal doors, uncarpeted throughout, enclosed TV cabinet, flush spotlights and white goods will need to be fixed to the ground. Rural or urban location: * Urban opportunities need to be planned carefully and antecedents/triggers mitigated as much as possible. This needs a positive risk taking approach and reflective approach to risk events. * Would thrive in terms of freedom of movement, exercise, and wellbeing opportunities in rural/more secluded locations. Single tenancy or share with others: * Will need bespoke single occupancy/support options in respite/outreach/education. Noise issues and the impact on neighbours: * Has tendency to climb and can become dysregulated in outdoor spaces without support and supervision. * May try and climb garden fences into neighbour's gardens. * Can be vocal and noisy when dysregulated. Technology: * Stable internet connection with enough bandwidth to stream video. * Back up technology remotes and media devices (occupation options). Current level of support including night (staff to complete daily support needs timetable): * 2 staff members minimum to observe and supervise at all times - rotating no more than 2 hours. * Minimum of 2 carers in education, outreach and respite. * More staff needed if becomes dysregulated or feels unsafe. Displays aggressive behaviours due to feeling unsafe trauma triggered behaviours unable to verbally communicate. Transport: * Safe Transporting assessment would be required. * Needs minimum 7 seater vehicle to accommodate staff levels and space - risk assessment for this will be needed. Staff specification: * No specific need for gender/age of staff.- Mix of male and female mature age promoting positive role models and promote prosocial role modelling * Staff to have skills in adapting

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4ebbfac-8ead-4061-9c20-0197a8b305ba
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
10 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2023 - 10 Jan 2024 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UE
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
Not specified
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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