Published date: 21 December 2021
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.
Contract summary
Industry
Health and social work services - 85000000
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£0
Procurement reference
DCC001-DN588980-42454395
Published date
21 December 2021
Closing date
31 January 2022
Closing time
11:59pm
Contract start date
1 February 2022
Contract end date
20 December 2022
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
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.
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 services.
About the buyer
Contact name
Lisa Willis
Address
County Hall
Durham
DH1 5UG
England
Telephone
+44 3000 265882
Website
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Closing: 31 January 2022, 11:59pm
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