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title: "Opportunity for a provider to work with Durham for a bespoke children's residential home"
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# Opportunity for a provider to work with Durham for a bespoke children's residential home

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6726fe29-5a9c-448f-8bdd-a85b893227fb

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## Summary

The Durham County Council has initiated a tender opportunity for a bespoke children's residential home service in England. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage and the deadline for submissions is on March 22, 2023. The contract period is set to begin on April 10, 2023, and end on March 20, 2024. This opportunity falls under the health and social work services category and is open for SMEs and VCSEs to participate.

This tender presents a chance for providers experienced in working with children with complex needs within Ofsted Regulatory Frameworks to offer tailored care services. Businesses well-versed in trauma-informed care and with a proven track record of achieving positive outcomes for children are encouraged to engage. The flexible contract period and requirements for consistent and high-quality care make this opportunity suitable for providers focused on delivering specialised services in the health and social work sector.

## Notice

What we require: * To open up discussion with providers about the development of a 'new' registered Children's Home provision in 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 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. * Trauma informed care.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a70ee94-38ae-4277-8eca-ce5e1619d296 |
| 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 | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Apr 2023 - 20 Mar 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 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), 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

- 20 Mar 2023 at 15:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a70ee94-38ae-4277-8eca-ce5e1619d296

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a70ee94-38ae-4277-8eca-ce5e1619d296
  20th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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