--- title: "Opportunity - Durham County Council To Develop Bespoke Children's Residential Home" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-137219c2-5b65-4f0a-8a82-df0b928f8346" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-137219c2-5b65-4f0a-8a82-df0b928f8346" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-137219c2-5b65-4f0a-8a82-df0b928f8346.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-137219c2-5b65-4f0a-8a82-df0b928f8346.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2023-01-10" --- # Opportunity - Durham County Council To Develop Bespoke Children's Residential Home Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-137219c2-5b65-4f0a-8a82-df0b928f8346 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-137219c2-5b65-4f0a-8a82-df0b928f8346) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-137219c2-5b65-4f0a-8a82-df0b928f8346.json) ## Summary The Durham County Council has issued a tender opportunity for the development of a bespoke children's residential home in County Durham or the surrounding area in the North East of England. The procurement process, valued at £850 million, falls under the category of health and social work services. The deadline for tender submissions is January 24, 2023, and the contract period is set to start on January 31, 2023, lasting until January 10, 2024. This tender by Durham County Council presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs looking to provide services for children with complex needs in a residential setting. Businesses experienced in working within Ofsted and CQC's Regulatory Frameworks, achieving positive outcomes, and delivering consistent high-quality care would be well-suited to compete. The open procedure tender requires a mix of male and female staff with skills in adapting to cater to the needs of vulnerable children. ## Notice What we require: * To open up discussion with providers about the development of a 'new' registered Children's Home provision in County Durham or in the surrounding area within the North East of England to meet the specific needs of an identified young person. * A provider may already have a registered children's home with a highly experienced Registered Manager and be able to develop a smaller satellite home. * Providers that have knowledge and experience of working with children with complex needs and within Ofsted and CQC's Regulatory Frameworks. * Providers that have a track record of achieving positive outcomes for children / young people and who provide consistent good quality care and who demonstrate stickability. Environmental considerations: * A good size outdoor space, ideally a garden area with safe play equipment to use, is important. * Separate room for staff to go to when the young person needs less stimulation or more space. * The environment needs to be calm, minimally furnished and not overstimulating. * Will need breakout room or low stimulation space. * Some areas of the house may need to be made secure. * Adjustments made to fixtures and fittings e.g. heavy duty internal doors, uncarpeted throughout, enclosed TV cabinet, flush spotlights and white goods will need to be fixed to the ground. Rural or urban location: * Urban opportunities need to be planned carefully and antecedents/triggers mitigated as much as possible. This needs a positive risk taking approach and reflective approach to risk events. * Would thrive in terms of freedom of movement, exercise, and wellbeing opportunities in rural/more secluded locations. Single tenancy or share with others: * Will need bespoke single occupancy/support options in respite/outreach/education. Noise issues and the impact on neighbours: * Has tendency to climb and can become dysregulated in outdoor spaces without support and supervision. * May try and climb garden fences into neighbour's gardens. * Can be vocal and noisy when dysregulated. Technology: * Stable internet connection with enough bandwidth to stream video. * Back up technology remotes and media devices (occupation options). Current level of support including night (staff to complete daily support needs timetable): * 2 staff members minimum to observe and supervise at all times - rotating no more than 2 hours. * Minimum of 2 carers in education, outreach and respite. * More staff needed if becomes dysregulated or feels unsafe. Displays aggressive behaviours due to feeling unsafe trauma triggered behaviours unable to verbally communicate. Transport: * Safe Transporting assessment would be required. * Needs minimum 7 seater vehicle to accommodate staff levels and space - risk assessment for this will be needed. Staff specification: * No specific need for gender/age of staff.- Mix of male and female mature age promoting positive role models and promote prosocial role modelling * Staff to have skills in adapting ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4ebbfac-8ead-4061-9c20-0197a8b305ba | | 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 | 10 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jan 2023 - 10 Jan 2024 | | 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 5UE | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 10 Jan 2023 at 14:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4ebbfac-8ead-4061-9c20-0197a8b305ba ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4ebbfac-8ead-4061-9c20-0197a8b305ba 10th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.durham.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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