Planning

Provider Panel for Community Based Support Services

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

24 May 2025 at 16:18

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is planning to establish a Provider Panel for Community Based Support Services, primarily focused on health and social work services. This initiative will serve as the main procurement mechanism for both the Council and Clinical Commissioning Groups in North Durham and Durham Dales, Easington and Sedgefield to acquire services aimed at supporting individuals with learning disabilities or mental health needs in County Durham. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an open procedure method. The contract period is slated to begin on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2032, with relevant communications expected by 1st January 2026. This procurement falls under the "services" category and is subject to a light-touch regime.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those offering domiciliary support for individuals with specific needs in supported living environments. Companies equipped to deliver innovative and client-focused solutions will likely thrive in securing a position on the Provider Panel. This is a prime opportunity for organisations experienced in framework agreements and interested in securing long-term engagements within the UK healthcare and social services sector. Interested parties are encouraged to prepare for participation by aligning their services with the procurement criteria defined by Durham County Council and associated groups.

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Notice Title

Provider Panel for Community Based Support Services

Notice Description

This Provider Panel will become the principal mechanism to the used by Durham County Council and Clinical Commissioning Groups for North Durham, and Durham Dales, Easington and Sedgefield, for procuring support services for people with Learning disabilities or people who have Mental Health needs in County Durham. The scope of the work commissioned through the Provider Panel Agreement will generally, but not exclusively, involve providing domiciliary support to people in their own homes, including in Supported Living environments

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0525b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027318-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
24 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
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
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

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