Tender

Young People's Supported Accommodation

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 15:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has issued an invitation for tenders titled "Young People's Supported Accommodation" under the CPV classification "Social work services with accommodation" (id 85311000). The tender aims to provide supported accommodation services for young people aged 16-26 across four geographic areas in County Durham. This process is currently in the tender stage and is regulated by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). Key dates include the tender period's end on 30 June 2025, with the contract starting on 1 April 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2028. The minimum contract value is £78,000, with an estimated total value of £2,340,000. The services will be focused on tailored support, encompassing daily living assistance, personal care, and partnerships with various community support entities.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses providing social work and accommodation services. Companies specialising in supported living, personal care, and community service integration will find this contract aligns well with their expertise. The project encourages innovation and flexibility in service delivery, making it ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of offering bespoke, person-centred support. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can expand their footprint in the social services sector and form valuable collaborations within the County Durham area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Young People's Supported Accommodation

Notice Description

Durham County Council (DCC) is inviting tenders for the provision of young people 16-26 yrs, supported accommodation services across four geographic lots in County Durham. This contract aims to support young people and will include those transitioning to adult services, young people with low, medium and high complex needs, by providing safe, stable accommodation and tailored support services. The contract is issued under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). The Service will be person centred, designed around needs and personal outcomes and may comprise of a combination of direct or shared support. The Service will be flexible, responsive and creative both in its delivery and in the partnerships developed with other sources of support, such as family and friends, community networks third sector organisations, colleges and other support providers e.g. day opportunities. The focus is to maximise the Person's independence by providing support with daily living such as personal care and practical tasks/activities. People are encouraged to develop their confidence and skills to carry out these activities and tasks for themselves or with a level of support that is appropriate to their individual needs, maximising the use of community services. The Service will be responsive in ways that encourages the young person to achieve their own aspirations rather than to fit into what is available, supporting access to and making use of community services in the area. Documents can be accessed free of charge at open-uk.org using the following reference OPEN2025269

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec36b498-f95f-4f0d-8504-c1fb5868e416
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb2102e6-31a9-4380-a2f4-f63acb756c15
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

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,340,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
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 5UL
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)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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