Award

Engagement & Empowerment of Children, Young People, Parents & Carers

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

07 Apr 2025 at 12:26

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has awarded a contract titled "Engagement & Empowerment of Children, Young People, Parents & Carers" under the health and social work services category. The contract aims to enhance the involvement of children and young people in the design and delivery of related services. The procurement process was conducted through a restricted advertised tender opportunity, with key dates including a tender period ending on 28 February 2025 and the contract period starting from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027. This procurement involves services to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with an estimated value of £96,000. The contract also includes options for extensions subject to approval, totalling up to an additional 48 months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those focused on youth engagement and empowerment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, offering them a chance to secure substantial commitments from a reputable local authority. Businesses that can demonstrate effective strategies for involving young people in service design and review, and fostering genuine dialogue between staff and youth, will be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially leading to long-term collaborations and further growth in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Engagement & Empowerment of Children, Young People, Parents & Carers

Notice Description

This contract is for Engagement & Empowerment of Children, Young People, Parents & Carers. The aims of the service being commissioned are: * To ensure that children and young people have a voice in the way that services are designed and delivered. * To continuously improve the services used by children and young people by involving them in their design and review. The objectives of the service being commissioned are: * To support staff and young people who wish to enter into dialogue to prepare, develop and present their case; * To ensure that there are regular opportunities for active dialogue between young people and staff/managers; * To provide assurance, based upon evidence provided by children and young people that the dialogue is genuine and has resulted in change. The proposed contract is to be let with an option to extend for a further 2 periods of 24 months each from the actual end date subject to Commissioner and budget approval.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c2a069d-6846-46af-bcf8-ec42fcd20705
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Restricted advertised tender opportunity
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£96,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Donna Iley
Contact Email
donna.iley@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INVESTING IN CHILDREN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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