--- title: "Young People's Supported Accommodation" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e70e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e70e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e70e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e70e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" 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-h6vhtk-04e70e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e70e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e70e.json) ## Summary Durham County Council (DCC) is soliciting tenders for the provision of supported accommodation services for young people aged 16-26 across four geographic lots within County Durham. This procurement process, issued under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015), aims to provide safe and stable accommodation and tailored support services for young people, including those transitioning to adult services and those with varied levels of complex needs. The contract spans an initial term of 36 months with the possibility of two optional extensions of 12 months each. The procurement method is an open procedure with a final submission deadline set for 30 June 2025, and an award period commencing on 1 July 2025. The total tender value for the four lots is projected at £2,340,000, with a maximum allocation of £975,000 per lot. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social work services with accommodation, especially those capable of providing flexible, responsive, and creative service delivery. Businesses that can develop strong partnerships with various support sources—such as family networks, third-sector organisations, and educational institutions—are well-suited to compete. The service focus on maximising independence through personalized support makes this an ideal opportunity for providers experienced in delivering varied levels of support tailored to individual needs. Companies bidding can target up to three geographic lots, introducing competition and opportunities for multiple entities to secure significant contracts within this framework. ## 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. ### Lot Information LOT 1 North Durham LOT 1 requires accommodation to be situated in one of the following towns or villages or their surrounding area: Beamish Ouston and Urpeth Pelton and Grange Villa Chester-le-Street North Chester-le-Street West and Pelton Fell Chester-le-Street South Bournmoor and Great Lumley Sacriston and Waldridge Burnopfield Dipton North and Tantobie Medomsley and Shotley Stanley North and Kip Hill Annfield Plain North and Dipton South Craghead and South Stanley Annfield Plain South and South Moor Leadgate North and Consett East Delves and Leadgate South Consett West and Castleside Lanchester Langley Park Cornsay and Satley Bearpark and Witton Gilbert Esh Winning and Ushaw Moor West Renewal: 2 periods of 12 moths are available as allowable extensions based on performance against KPI's, funding and Commissioner approval. LOT 2 Central Durham 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. Renewal: 2 periods of 12 months are available as allowable extensions based on performance against KPI's, funding and Commissioner approval. LOT 3 East Durham 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. Renewal: 2 periods of 12 months are available as allowable extensions based on performance against KPI's, funding and Commissioner approval. LOT 4 South/South West Durham 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. Renewal: 2 periods of 12 months are available as allowable extensions based on performance against KPI's, funding and Commissioner approval. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006925-2025 | | 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,340,000 | | Lots value | £3,120,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 | TLC14 Durham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation ## Release History - 21 Feb 2025 at 15:41 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006925-2025 - 21 Feb 2025 at 15:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006906-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://www.durham.gov.uk - https://www.open-uk.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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