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

21 Dec 2021 at 14:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is seeking providers to partner in developing a bespoke residential home for a young person within County Durham or its surrounding areas. This procurement, classified under health and social work services, is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 31 January 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 1 February 2022 and will last until 20 December 2022. Interested parties should note that the procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for broader inclusion of applicants.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses that specialise in the care of children with complex needs, particularly those with experience in establishing and managing children's homes registered with Ofsted. Companies with a successful track record in delivering quality care and achieving positive outcomes for children will be particularly well-suited to compete. The collaboration with Durham County Council promises additional support during the planning and operational phases, making this a compelling opportunity for social enterprises and small to medium-sized enterprises in the health sector.

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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

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. 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 services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e81f6558-f022-47e3-9622-8d3b2365470f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88c5c60a-dede-4c20-aa20-ac375d0035e1
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
21 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 20 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
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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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