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title: "Short Break Opportunity in County Durham (DN448339)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-42a59448-2371-404c-8f56-045aa8261761"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-11-18"
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# Short Break Opportunity in County Durham (DN448339)

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42a59448-2371-404c-8f56-045aa8261761

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## Summary

Durham County Council is conducting an open tender for a short break opportunity aimed at providing support for an 11-year-old male in the Bishop Auckland/Newton Aycliffe area of County Durham. The procurement process, classified under health and social work services, is currently active with the tender period ending on 22nd November 2019. The contract, which is set to commence on 25th November 2019 and run until 18th November 2020, includes requirements for 1:1 staffing and transportation services, with expressions of interest to be submitted via email.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses in the health and social services sector, particularly those focused on providing personalised care and support for children. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as their service-oriented expertise could align well with the requirements of this tender. Engaging in this contract could enable businesses to expand their service offerings and establish a presence in the North East region of England.

## Notice

Short break opportunity for an 11 year old male in Bishop Auckland/Newton Aycliffe, County Durham: 4 hours/week during term time (preferably Saturday or Sunday), 8 hours/week during school holidays, 1:1 staffing, transport required. To submit an expression of interest and receive relevant referral documentation, please use DN448339 as the reference and contact ahs.commissioning@durham.gov.uk. Alternatively, you may contact 03000 266837.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8782f809-2e9c-45bc-8787-cee99cb1ef8d |
| 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 | 18 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2019 - 18 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

- 18 Nov 2019 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8782f809-2e9c-45bc-8787-cee99cb1ef8d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8782f809-2e9c-45bc-8787-cee99cb1ef8d
  18th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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