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title: "Short Break Opportunity in County Durham (EH2 - DN447875)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-46dea91d-7e1f-49fe-934f-321169d76297"
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# Short Break Opportunity in County Durham (EH2 - DN447875)

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46dea91d-7e1f-49fe-934f-321169d76297

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## Summary

Durham County Council is seeking bids for a tender titled "Short Break Opportunity in County Durham," aimed at providing care services for an 11-year-old boy in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. This tender falls under the health and social work services sector and is currently in the tender stage, with bids due by 22nd November 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 6th December 2019 and will run until 16th November 2020. The procurement process follows an open procedure, and expressions of interest can be submitted via email or phone, referencing DN447875.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that offer care services. Companies specialising in health and social care, especially those experienced in providing tailored support to children, will find this tender well-suited to their offerings. Engaging in this contract not only expands service provision in the community but also enhances the capabilities of businesses in this sector to deliver meaningful impact in local lives.

## Notice

Short break required for 11 year old Male in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham: 5 hours/week during term time, 10 hours/week during school holidays, 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 DN447875 as the reference.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2d58ada-52a3-4fff-a8d0-e50c8a4acafb |
| 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 | 15 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Dec 2019 - 16 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

- 15 Nov 2019 at 09:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2d58ada-52a3-4fff-a8d0-e50c8a4acafb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2d58ada-52a3-4fff-a8d0-e50c8a4acafb
  15th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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