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title: "Short Break Opportunity in County Durham ref:DN447329"
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# Short Break Opportunity in County Durham ref:DN447329

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ebc6cf1-2317-4f7b-b662-b12567fcb9b9

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Durham County Council seeking services for a Short Break Opportunity in County Durham, reference DN447329. This tender, classified under health and social work services, is currently active and was published on 13th November 2019. The tender period is set to end on 29th November 2019, with the contract period commencing on 30th November 2019 and lasting until 13th November 2020. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest via the specified contact point, with delivery expected in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on health and social care services, particularly those that can provide one-on-one staffing support for young individuals. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, leveraging their expertise to fulfil the requirements of the contract while contributing to community support in Chester-le-Street. Engaging in this contract could help businesses expand their service offerings and strengthen their networks within local authorities.

## Notice

Short break required for a 16 year old male in Chester-le-Street, County Durham: 15 hours/week during term time, 15 hours/week during school holidays, 1:1 staffing, no transport required. Please contact ahs.commissioning@durham.gov.uk to register an expression of interest and receive relevant referral documentation. Alternatively, you may contact 03000 266837 and quote DN447329 as the reference.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b63e651b-0644-438a-b398-208ddb794519 |
| 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 | 13 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2019 - 13 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

- 13 Nov 2019 at 16:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b63e651b-0644-438a-b398-208ddb794519

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b63e651b-0644-438a-b398-208ddb794519
  13th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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