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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c355b63d-7408-4b88-bc3f-49ba2bc7f2f5

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## Summary

Durham County Council is seeking additional organisations to join its Panel of Providers for Community Based Support Services, specifically targeting individuals with learning disabilities or mental health needs. This tender is currently in the active stage of the open procurement process, with submissions due by 21st October 2020. The total value of the contract is £35 million, intended to provide a range of domiciliary support services within the North East region of the United Kingdom, commencing on 1st December 2020 and concluding on 30th April 2024.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that specialise in health and social care services. The contract offers a substantial potential for business growth, allowing providers to engage in long-term partnerships with Durham County Council and local Clinical Commissioning Groups, thereby developing their services and expertise in supporting vulnerable populations in their own homes.

## Notice

THIS RE-OPENING IS FOR ADDITIONAL ORGANISATIONS TO BE ADDED TO THE MEMBERSHIP. Existing Panel members need not re-apply unless they are submitting for additional Lots not awarded previously. 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 Agreement is to provide (on a non-exclusive basis as called off from time to time) services within County Durham for Durham County Council Clinical Commissioning Groups for North Durham, and Durham Dales, Easington and Sedgefield ("the Contract"). 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/32725a33-7654-4cea-ba02-f94a41baf52a |
| 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 | 22 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000,000 |
| 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 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2020 at 08:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32725a33-7654-4cea-ba02-f94a41baf52a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32725a33-7654-4cea-ba02-f94a41baf52a
  22nd September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=788f25ea-0b1b-e911-80f2-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

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