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title: "Panel of Provider for Community Based Support Services for People with Learning Disabilities or Mental Health Needs"
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# Panel of Provider for Community Based Support Services for People with Learning Disabilities or Mental Health Needs

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6c621e5-7c9a-498f-967d-ae5f2ecbe0d8

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## Summary

The procurement by Durham County Council concerns the establishment of a Panel of Providers for Community Based Support Services aimed at individuals with learning disabilities or mental health needs in County Durham. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and this contract falls under the health and social work services category. The tender period concluded on 6th March 2019, while the contract was officially awarded on 3rd June 2019 and is set to run until 5th June 2024, with a total budget of £35 million. Interested parties should note that the minimum contract value is £5 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) within the health and social care sector. Companies capable of providing domiciliary support services, particularly those experienced in supporting individuals in their homes and supported living environments, may find the scope of this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities. Additionally, large service providers may also compete effectively given the budget and the scale of service required.

## Notice

This Provider Panel will become the principal mechanism to the used by Durham County Council and Clinical Commissioning Groups for North Durham, and Durham Dales, Easington and Sedgefield, for procuring support services for people with Learning disabilities or people who have Mental Health needs in County Durham. The scope of the work commissioned through the Provider Panel Agreement will generally, but not exclusively, involve providing domiciliary support to people in their own homes, including in Supported Living environments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd3d1152-cce6-49b3-9143-6a586fb5b97f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 5 Jun 2019 - 5 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000,000 |
| 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 5UJ |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 23 |
| Supplier names | ACCEPT CARE; AFFINITY TRUST; ALLIED HEALTH-SERVICES; ASPIRE HEALTHCARE; BONDCARE WILLINGTON; COMMUNITY INTEGRATED CARE; CREATIVE SUPPORT; EDUCATION AND SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM; ESSENTIAL CARE AND SUPPORT; HIGHLEA CARE; HOME GROUP; LIFEWAYS COMMUNITY CARE; NORTH EAST AUTISM SOCIETY; POTENS; RICHMOND FELLOWSHIP; SANCTUARY HOME CARE T/A SANCTUARY SUPPORTED LIVING; SWANTON CARE & COMMUNITY; THE OAKLEA TRUST; THERA TRUST; UNITED RESPONSE; VOYAGE; YOUR LIFE CARE AND SUPPORT; YS SERVICES TRADING AS EMBRACING CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2019 at 13:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd3d1152-cce6-49b3-9143-6a586fb5b97f
- 23 Jan 2019 at 12:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a370a7f-0557-4152-b711-3cb86b5bd89b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd3d1152-cce6-49b3-9143-6a586fb5b97f
  6th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a370a7f-0557-4152-b711-3cb86b5bd89b
  23rd January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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