--- title: "Young People's Supported Accommodation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ec36b498-f95f-4f0d-8504-c1fb5868e416" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ec36b498-f95f-4f0d-8504-c1fb5868e416" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec36b498-f95f-4f0d-8504-c1fb5868e416.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec36b498-f95f-4f0d-8504-c1fb5868e416.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-21" --- # Young People's Supported Accommodation Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec36b498-f95f-4f0d-8504-c1fb5868e416 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ec36b498-f95f-4f0d-8504-c1fb5868e416) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec36b498-f95f-4f0d-8504-c1fb5868e416.json) ## Summary Durham County Council has issued an invitation for tenders titled "Young People's Supported Accommodation" under the CPV classification "Social work services with accommodation" (id 85311000). The tender aims to provide supported accommodation services for young people aged 16-26 across four geographic areas in County Durham. This process is currently in the tender stage and is regulated by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). Key dates include the tender period's end on 30 June 2025, with the contract starting on 1 April 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2028. The minimum contract value is £78,000, with an estimated total value of £2,340,000. The services will be focused on tailored support, encompassing daily living assistance, personal care, and partnerships with various community support entities. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses providing social work and accommodation services. Companies specialising in supported living, personal care, and community service integration will find this contract aligns well with their expertise. The project encourages innovation and flexibility in service delivery, making it ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of offering bespoke, person-centred support. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can expand their footprint in the social services sector and form valuable collaborations within the County Durham area. ## Notice Durham County Council (DCC) is inviting tenders for the provision of young people 16-26 yrs, supported accommodation services across four geographic lots in County Durham. This contract aims to support young people and will include those transitioning to adult services, young people with low, medium and high complex needs, by providing safe, stable accommodation and tailored support services. The contract is issued under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). The Service will be person centred, designed around needs and personal outcomes and may comprise of a combination of direct or shared support. The Service will be flexible, responsive and creative both in its delivery and in the partnerships developed with other sources of support, such as family and friends, community networks third sector organisations, colleges and other support providers e.g. day opportunities. The focus is to maximise the Person's independence by providing support with daily living such as personal care and practical tasks/activities. People are encouraged to develop their confidence and skills to carry out these activities and tasks for themselves or with a level of support that is appropriate to their individual needs, maximising the use of community services. The Service will be responsive in ways that encourages the young person to achieve their own aspirations rather than to fit into what is available, supporting access to and making use of community services in the area. Documents can be accessed free of charge at open-uk.org using the following reference OPEN2025269 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb2102e6-31a9-4380-a2f4-f63acb756c15 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,340,000 | | 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 - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation ## Release History - 21 Feb 2025 at 15:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb2102e6-31a9-4380-a2f4-f63acb756c15 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb2102e6-31a9-4380-a2f4-f63acb756c15 21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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