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title: "CO (566583) Children's residential home required for a 15 year old male"
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# CO (566583) Children's residential home required for a 15 year old male

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a1eb806-f589-4db0-a063-840508c4a6dd

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## Summary

The Durham County Council is seeking a provider for a 15-year-old male's residential home, with complex behaviour needs. The procurement process involves an open procedure with a tender deadline of October 20, 2023. The contract period is set to start on October 21, 2023, and end on October 20, 2024. This opportunity falls under the Health and Social Work Services category, offering growth prospects for SMEs and VCSEs keen on providing therapeutic care services within the United Kingdom.

The procurement process initiated by Durham County Council for the children's home tender presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in health and social work services. Such businesses that can provide a predominantly male staff team, with therapeutic skills to address challenging behaviour, are well-suited to compete. The tender's focus on a 15-year-old male resident with complex needs and specific care requirements offers a unique growth avenue for providers willing to offer tailored therapeutic solutions within the United Kingdom.

## Notice

CO (566583) Age - 15 Gender - Male Durham County Council require a CQC or Ofsted registered children's home for a 15 year old male, CO. * CO presents with complex challenging behaviour that requires clear boundaries underpinned by a therapeutic understanding of CO's needs and experiences. * CO has good insight into his own presentation and admits that he will use behaviour to manipulate others. * A predominantly male staff team. * 2:1 staffing including waking nights. * Staff with experience who are able to therapeutically respond to challenging behaviour and remain calm if CO attempts provocative behaviours. It is evidenced that with a consistent approach that CO is able to reduce these behaviours over time. CO has had a complex time in care and within his family and this shapes his approach to building relationships. That being said he can build really positive relationships with professionals and engages really well on visits. He enjoys riding his bike, outdoor activities and walks and has a caring side. He has a good sense of humour and responds to gentle challenge with good humour.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ace83246-51fd-4d7a-bec2-cac5eab7bc6e |
| 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 | 21 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2023 - 20 Oct 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 | SEAHAM |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR7 7TT |
| 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 | Dawdon |
| Westminster constituency | Easington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2023 at 12:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ace83246-51fd-4d7a-bec2-cac5eab7bc6e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ace83246-51fd-4d7a-bec2-cac5eab7bc6e
  21st September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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