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title: "Social Care in Prisons in County Durham"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8e2010e1-81b3-49b0-a90d-29d69b930737"
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# Social Care in Prisons in County Durham

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e2010e1-81b3-49b0-a90d-29d69b930737

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Social Care in Prisons in County Durham" is managed by Durham County Council, focusing on health and social work services. This contract, involving a total value of £60,000, was initiated under a selective procurement method using a negotiated procedure. The contract is designed to deliver social care services within four prisons in County Durham and is active from 1st April 2020 until 31st March 2023. The tender period concluded on 19th March 2020, with the award notification published on 4th June 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare and social care services, particularly those capable of providing professional support within a prison environment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may be particularly well-suited to compete, especially those with experience in community-focused initiatives. Engaging in this contract could enable businesses to expand their reach within the public sector and demonstrate their capabilities in providing essential services to vulnerable populations.

## Notice

NHS England have contracted with Spectrum Community Healthcare, in partnership with Tess, Esk and Wear Valley Mental Health Foundation Trust and Humankind to provide the healthcare within the seven North East prisons. Under the Care Act 2014, local authorities have a duty to assess and arrange social care services to eligible adults in prisons, of which there are 4 in County Durham - Deerbolt, Durham, Frankland, Low Newton. (Contract Reference 19-N137)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0102cf33-2d2e-4589-9f38-e953b6e2ff33 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECTRUM COMMUNITY HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2020 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0102cf33-2d2e-4589-9f38-e953b6e2ff33

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0102cf33-2d2e-4589-9f38-e953b6e2ff33
  4th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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