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title: "SH Opportunity for a provider to work with Durham County Council regarding a bespoke residential children's home"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-05-23"
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# SH Opportunity for a provider to work with Durham County Council regarding a bespoke residential children's home

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b41eee9d-8519-404e-b293-4e441f4bcea2

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## Summary

The Durham County Council has issued a tender titled "SH Opportunity for a provider to work with Durham County Council regarding a bespoke residential children's home" in the health and social work services industry category. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with a tender deadline of 26th May 2023. The contract period is set to start on 1st June 2023 and end on 23rd May 2024. The opportunity is open to SMEs and VCSEs, offering potential business growth for providers in the specified field.

Durham County Council's open procurement method for a residential placement aligns with SMEs and VCSEs. Businesses involved in health and social work services, particularly those experienced or seeking registration with Ofsted, would be well-suited to compete. The tender provides a significant opportunity for providers to engage with the council in delivering a bespoke residential children's home service. Key dates include the tender deadline of 26th May 2023 and the contract period starting on 1st June 2023, presenting a clear timeline for interested parties to participate and establish business growth through collaboration with the council.

## Notice

Durham County Council require a residential placement for a 14 year old female, SH (665828). Providers should be Ofsted registered or expect registration soon.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47fee154-9b4d-493a-8e9e-029c0943e253 |
| 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 | 23 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 23 May 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

- 23 May 2023 at 10:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47fee154-9b4d-493a-8e9e-029c0943e253

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47fee154-9b4d-493a-8e9e-029c0943e253
  23rd May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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