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title: "Opportunity for a bespoke residential children's home in Durham"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Opportunity for a bespoke residential children's home in Durham

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4281518-88a5-49f7-b35b-9ab99fa77be6

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## Summary

Durham County Council is seeking providers to participate in a tender titled "Opportunity for a bespoke residential children's home in Durham," designed to develop a specialised residential facility for a young person in County Durham or nearby areas. This opportunity falls under the health and social work services category, and it is currently in the tendering stage with an active status. The deadline for submissions is set for 31st January 2022, with the contract expected to commence on 1st February 2022 and run until 17th December 2022. The procurement method follows an open procedure, inviting a wide range of applicants, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the social care sector to grow and expand their services in partnership with Durham County Council. Companies that specialise in residential care, child welfare services, or related health and social work are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could lead to long-term relationships with the council and contribute to the development of critical services for vulnerable young individuals in the region.

## Notice

Durham County Council are looking for providers to work in partnership to develop a bespoke residential home within the boundaries of County Durham or surrounding areas for an identified young person.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70b60603-2650-4543-a6b4-3dcc3d053fc8 |
| 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 | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 17 Dec 2022 |
| 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 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), 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

- 17 Dec 2021 at 12:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70b60603-2650-4543-a6b4-3dcc3d053fc8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70b60603-2650-4543-a6b4-3dcc3d053fc8
  17th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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