---
title: "Contract for Short Term Assistance Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033bd5"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033bd5.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-09-21"
---

# Contract for Short Term Assistance Service

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033bd5

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## Summary

The Durham County Council has completed an award for a contract titled "Short Term Assistance Service" in the health and social work services industry category. This contract aims to provide assistance to adult service users through three main elements: support with admission avoidance/hospital discharge, a bridging service, and carers emergency support. The procuring organisation is Durham County Council, and the procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract value is GBP 768,000.

This tender opportunity for the "Short Term Assistance Service" contract issued by Durham County Council presents a chance for businesses in the health and social work services sector to expand their operations. Companies specialising in providing care services to adult service users, particularly in the Durham area, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement process offers a transparent and fair opportunity for interested firms to participate and potentially secure a valuable contract with the public authority.

## Notice

This contract is for Short Term Assistance Service to be accessed by adult service users ("the Contract") for Durham County Council and affiliated bodies. The Short Term Assistance Service (STAS) will provide assistance for three main elements: * Support with Admission Avoidance / Hospital Discharge (Intermediate Care) * Provide a bridging service (when a domiciliary or reablement care package cannot start on the date required) * Carers Emergency Support to deliver replacement care in an unpaid carer emergency

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for Short Term Assistance Service to be accessed by adult service users ("the Contract") for Durham County Council and affiliated bodies. The Short Term Assistance Service (STAS) will provide assistance for three main elements: * Support with Admission Avoidance / Hospital Discharge (Intermediate Care) * Provide a bridging service (when a domiciliary or reablement care package cannot start on the date required) * Carers Emergency Support to deliver replacement care in an unpaid carer emergency

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026334-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £768,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £768,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLC14 Durham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUPPORTIVE SRC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2022 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026334-2022
- 20 May 2022 at 12:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013616-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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