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title: "Short Break Opportunity in County Durham (DN447346)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0c8cf3bb-4fd2-4530-9826-62422b4e6fd0"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-11-13"
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# Short Break Opportunity in County Durham (DN447346)

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c8cf3bb-4fd2-4530-9826-62422b4e6fd0

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## Summary

Durham County Council is inviting bids for a tender titled "Short Break Opportunity in County Durham", aimed at providing short break services for an 8-year-old female in Gainford, County Durham. This tender falls under the health and social work services category and is at the active tender stage. The submission deadline for expressions of interest is 20th November 2019, with the contract period commencing on 21st November 2019 and concluding on 13th November 2020. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a broader set of suppliers to participate.

This opportunity presents a viable path for growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) experienced in delivering health and social care services. Businesses capable of providing staff for one-to-one support and arranging transportation during school holidays will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could help businesses expand their service offerings in the social care sector while fostering stronger community ties within County Durham.

## Notice

Short break required for a 8 year old female in Gainford, County Durham: 10 hours/week during school holidays only, 1:1 staffing, Transport required To submit an expression of interest and receive relevant referral documentation, please contact ahs.commissioning@durham.gov.uk. Alternatively, you may contact 03000 266837 and quote DN447346 as the reference.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68108b0c-4f0c-4f51-b7fa-b1e79bffedbc |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2019 - 13 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2019 at 16:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68108b0c-4f0c-4f51-b7fa-b1e79bffedbc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68108b0c-4f0c-4f51-b7fa-b1e79bffedbc
  13th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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