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LD - Opportunity for a provider to work with Durham for a bespoke residential children's home.

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Feb 2024 at 11:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Durham County Council is seeking a provider to establish a bespoke residential children's home for a 14-year-old male requiring specialist support. The procurement process involves an open procedure with a tender period ending on 1st March 2024 and a contract period starting on 13th March 2024. The location for this service is in England, United Kingdom, and falls under the Health and social work services category.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for small and voluntary sector enterprises to engage in providing vital social care services. Businesses experienced in working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related complexities would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process aims to secure a long-standing provider to deliver tailored care within a rural setting that meets specific environmental and support requirements for the individual in need.

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Notice Title

LD - Opportunity for a provider to work with Durham for a bespoke residential children's home.

Notice Description

Durham County Council require a bespoke childrens residential home for 14 year old male it is clear that L would benefit from a robust specialist placement upon discharge in order to allow for a period of social, emotional and psychological stability and growth. The provider should be a long-standing service, which has experience working with people who demonstrate risks toward themselves and others. The provider should also have experience of Autism and associated co-morbid diagnosis. The placement needs to have Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration. In essence, L requires the following from a provider 1. A provider who can either offer established accommodation with an area of retreat from staff or work with Social Care to develop a bespoke, purpose-built CQC registered dwelling. 2. Solo placement - L could not currently reside with other young people. 3. Long-standing, robust provider with evidence of successful community packages with children with Autism needing restrictions. 4. Staff working with L to be appropriately trained in Autism Spectrum Disorder and associated rigidity of thought. 5. A boundaried and consistent staff team, who understand his antecedents/warning signs and can follow his management plans. This staff team need to actively monitor L's presentation and know when they should retreat from his area of living, document this and continually review its usage. 6. A safe and supportive environment that provides for his physical and developmental needs; it needs to be nurturing and one that can meet L's needs for stability, routine and consistency in approach and support techniques. 7. Support and encouragement to access appropriate education and meaningful age-appropriate activities, which he can enjoy and achieve at his pace. Education will initially be needed in house. 8. The placement needs to be robust enough to cope with L's fluctuating psychological and associated emotional presentations and be able to respond in a way that is not risk adverse, but also ensures his welfare. 9. The placement will need to store and administer routine medication at specified times. Staff who can also gently support, listen and explain when L has views on increasing/stopping medication. There is a subjectively marked difference when he is not on prescribed medication, but objectively he reports a different opinion. 10. The placement needs to be able to ensure that L has regular contact with the local Community Mental Health Services to optimise his continued recovery and wellbeing. He will also require a community psychiatrist to regularly review his prescribed medication. Accommodation and Environmental Factors * A rural location. * High walls rather than fences, consideration about gates/areas that could be used to climb. Anti-climb and boxed in guttering. * Consideration of single story property. * Ability to have an area to which staff can retreat. L does not like physical intervention.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39e89bc1-1d75-41f0-80c0-ebb6a5acf20f
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 (above threshold)
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
21 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Mar 2024 - 21 Feb 2025 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 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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