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title: "LC - Opportunity for a provider to work with Durham for a bespoke Ofsted/CQC residential children's home."
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# LC - Opportunity for a provider to work with Durham for a bespoke Ofsted/CQC residential children's home.

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e74fc58-9741-4e32-8d28-ae890f45f80a

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## Summary

The Durham County Council is seeking a provider to establish a bespoke Ofsted/CQC registered children's home in County Durham. The tender, titled "LC - Opportunity for a provider to work with Durham for a bespoke Ofsted/CQC residential children's home," falls under the Health and social work services category. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender period ending on 2nd May 2024. The contract period is from 16th May 2024 to 25th April 2025, providing an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to participate.

This tender by Durham County Council presents a significant business opportunity for providers in the health and social work services industry, particularly those experienced in running residential homes for children under regulatory frameworks like Ofsted or CQC. Businesses interested in expanding their services to include child care and post-18 support should consider participating in this open procurement process to potentially secure a long-term contract with the council.

## Notice

Durham County Council require a Ofsted or CQC registered childrens home for a 17 year old female within County Durham and who can support her post 18.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be90903d-bfd8-4d0d-8a93-c392bb88d636 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 May 2024 - 25 Apr 2025 |
| 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

- 25 Apr 2024 at 10:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be90903d-bfd8-4d0d-8a93-c392bb88d636

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be90903d-bfd8-4d0d-8a93-c392bb88d636
  25th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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