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title: "Short Breaks Service - Durham"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-73d97756-4b8f-433d-9a08-377b57287741"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-07-28"
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# Short Breaks Service - Durham

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73d97756-4b8f-433d-9a08-377b57287741

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## Summary

Durham County Council is seeking providers for the "Short Breaks Service - Durham", aimed at supporting children and young people with learning disabilities and complex needs. The procurement process is currently active and follows an open method, with a tender period ending on 17th August 2021. The service is classified under health and social work services, and the contract is set to commence on 18th August 2021 and run until 27th July 2022. Interested providers are encouraged to reach out via the provided contact details for opportunities to engage in this service delivery.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in health and social care services, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with experienced staff capable of providing support to vulnerable children during summer are especially suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement could lead not only to immediate service delivery but potentially to longer-term contracts as the needs evolve within the community.

## Notice

There are a number of children and young people with learning disabilities and complex needs who require support to access their community this summer which will allow carers a required break. Commissioners within the Local Authority would like to hear form any providers who have experienced staff available to support children and young people with learning disabilities, complex needs and behaviours that challenge services during the day within their home or local communities over the summer holidays initially. As a priority Commissioners would like to speak with Providers who have staff with the right skills and experience to deliver with immediate effect. However, this may lead to longer term delivery of packages. If you are in this position please contact Shortbreakssolutions@durham.gov.uk or telephone 03000 265881.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78a67b5a-c45a-44c6-aa18-06dd878848f1 |
| 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 | 28 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2021 - 27 Jul 2022 |
| 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

- 28 Jul 2021 at 21:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78a67b5a-c45a-44c6-aa18-06dd878848f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78a67b5a-c45a-44c6-aa18-06dd878848f1
  28th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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