Tender

Opportunity for a provider to work with Durham regarding a bespoke Children's Residential Home

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

07 Mar 2022 at 15:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Durham County Council, seeking a provider for a bespoke Children's Residential Home aimed at meeting the unique needs of a young person in County Durham. The opportunity highlights the flexibility to potentially accommodate a second young person later, subject to evaluation. This tender is currently at the planning stage, with responses required by 21 March 2022, for the open procedure. The contract period is set to commence on 28 March 2022 and will last until 6 March 2023, and it falls under the health and social work services industry category.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in health and social care, particularly those that specialise in residential care for children with complex needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the contracting authority provides tailored planning support, guidance for establishing a home, and linkages to local educational and advocacy services. Those with a proven track record of delivering high-quality, outcome-focused care will find this procurement process especially relevant for business growth.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Opportunity for a provider to work with Durham regarding a bespoke Children's Residential Home

Notice Description

What we require? 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 service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-520935ff-c5d7-4c90-ab39-e3daafffa3c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/729b339a-4022-4f07-94bf-3cc05a9439db
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
7 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Mar 2022 - 6 Mar 2023 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
Dawn Wilson
Contact Email
cypsresidential@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03000 265882

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-520935ff-c5d7-4c90-ab39-e3daafffa3c0-2022-03-07T15:17:05Z",
    "date": "2022-03-07T15:17:05Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-520935ff-c5d7-4c90-ab39-e3daafffa3c0",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "DCC001-DN601178-75242261",
        "title": "Opportunity for a provider to work with Durham regarding a bespoke Children's Residential Home",
        "description": "What we require? 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 service.",
        "datePublished": "2022-03-07T15:17:05Z",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "85000000",
            "description": "Health and social work services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "England",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2022-03-21T23:59:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2022-03-28T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2023-03-06T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": true
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/729b339a-4022-4f07-94bf-3cc05a9439db",
                "datePublished": "2022-03-07T15:17:05Z",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-74808",
            "name": "Durham County Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Durham County Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "County Hall",
                "locality": "Durham",
                "postalCode": "DH1 5UG",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Dawn Wilson",
                "email": "cypsresidential@durham.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "03000 265882"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.durham.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-74808",
        "name": "Durham County Council"
    }
}