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Supported Living Accommodation Required for 17 year old male SW 2026581

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Sep 2023 at 14:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Durham County Council is seeking supported living accommodation for a 17-year-old male with specific needs in Essex, Kent, and East London. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on October 19, 2023. The contract is classified under health and social work services, falling within the services category. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract period is set to start on October 20, 2023, and end on September 15, 2024.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for service providers experienced in working with children with complex needs to offer supported living solutions. Businesses involved in health and social work services, particularly those with a proven track record of delivering positive outcomes for young people, are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate in this procurement process to address the critical need for supported living services for vulnerable individuals.

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Notice Title

Supported Living Accommodation Required for 17 year old male SW 2026581

Notice Description

Durham County Council require supported living accomodation for a 17 year old male SW. Age 17 Gender Male Current Placement Foster care Geographical location required Essex, Kent, East London Needs and presentation SW is a looked after child by Durham County Council however has many family ties to the Essex/ Kent area including his mother, brother, older sister and his Grandmother and Grandfather. SW is looked after under a S20 arrangement. SW has been in his foster placement for over 1.5 years, prior to this he had a few different foster carers. Needs: * SW has a diagnosis of ADHD. * SW has been frequently going missing from home and being away from his placement. He is more often away from his home than he staying at his home. * 2 knives have been found in the bedroom of SW. * There are worries SW is being groomed to be criminally exploited. * SW needs to be safe from any risks in the community that others may pose to him. * It is important that as frequently as possible it is identified where SW is, who he may be associating with and who's house he may be staying at. Also, any risks in relation to any of his associates. * SW is under investigation for a rape of a 13 year old that dates back to the summer of 2022, he has not yet been charged with this offence. * SW is also under investigation for other offences including: two ABH, harassment (this was of a female), strangulation and criminal damage. SW has also been NFA'd for an offence of GBH. * There has also been other incidents including fights SW may have been involved in outside of the offences that he has been arrested for. * There are worries around SW frequently coming home under the influence and has been a suggestion that he may be drinking when out in the community every evening. Presentation: * Prior to June 2023 there were no concerns around SW ever going missing or drinking alcohol, however he began to associate with new people around this time and there appears to have been an escalation in concerns in relation to him. * SW has previously spoken about hearing voices and feels this is now returning. * SW has also advised that he feels like 'killing himself.' * SW would previously engage very well with his carers Social Worker and his own Social Worker. He would present as polite Young Person. * SW would also engage in Looked After Review meetings and PEP meetings. * However, over the previous weeks/ months there appears to have been a change in behaviour. For example he has became more aggressive with police officers. What we require: * A supported living accommodation to support our young person. * Providers that have knowledge and experience of working with children with SW's needs * Providers that have a track record of achieving positive outcomes for children / young people and who provide consistent good quality support and who demonstrate stickability. For more information please contact CYPSresidential@durham.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c8996e1-2282-4f41-ac1e-0c23eb45ea40
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/198be2f1-6b54-4757-b3c0-898d6b07b59b
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
15 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Oct 2023 - 15 Sep 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
CYPS Residential
Contact Email
cypsresidential@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000268298

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UG
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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