Published date: 7 March 2022

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 21 March 2022, 11:59pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

DCC001-DN601178-75242261

Published date

7 March 2022

Closing date

21 March 2022

Closing time

11:59pm

Contract start date

28 March 2022

Contract end date

6 March 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

What we require?
To open up discussion with providers about the development of 'new' registered children's home provision in County Durham or in the surrounding area to meet the specific needs of the young person.
The home is for one young person initially, with the flexibility to move in a second young person at a later date, subject to a positive matching exercise
A provider may already have a registered children's home with a highly experienced registered manager and are able to develop a smaller satellite home (in accordance with new Ofsted guidance for registering a multi building children's home).
Provider's that have knowledge and experience of working with children with complex needs and within Ofsted's Regulatory Framework.
Providers that have a track record of achieving positive outcomes for children / young people, who provide consistent good quality care and who demonstrate stickability

What we will offer as a Local Authority:
Tailored multi-agency planning about the additional support and resources that can be offered in line with the needs of the child
A dedicated point of contact for advice when setting up a home in Durham
A letter of support for the change of use planning process
A dedicated point of contact when the home is operational
Linkages with the virtual school to ensure that children are able to access suitable education provision in line with their individual needs
Access to an advocacy and independent visitor service.

About the buyer

Contact name

Dawn Wilson

Address

County Hall
Durham
DH1 5UG
England

Telephone

03000 265882

Email

cypsresidential@durham.gov.uk

Website

http://www.durham.gov.uk