Published date: 21 September 2023

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: 20 October 2023, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

DCC001-DN690867-64829264

Published date

21 September 2023

Closing date

20 October 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

21 October 2023

Contract end date

20 October 2024

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

CO (566583)
Age - 15
Gender - Male

Durham County Council require a CQC or Ofsted registered children's home for a 15 year old male, CO.

• CO presents with complex challenging behaviour that requires clear boundaries underpinned by a therapeutic understanding of CO's needs and experiences.
• CO has good insight into his own presentation and admits that he will use behaviour to manipulate others.
• A predominantly male staff team.
• 2:1 staffing including waking nights.
• Staff with experience who are able to therapeutically respond to challenging behaviour and remain calm if CO attempts provocative behaviours. It is evidenced that with a consistent approach that CO is able to reduce these behaviours over time.

CO has had a complex time in care and within his family and this shapes his approach to building relationships. That being said he can build really positive relationships with professionals and engages really well on visits. He enjoys riding his bike, outdoor activities and walks and has a caring side. He has a good sense of humour and responds to gentle challenge with good humour.

About the buyer

Contact name

David Atkinson

Address

Durham County Council
Spectrum 8
Seaham
SR7 7TT
England

Email

David.Atkinson4@durham.gov.uk

Website

http://www.durham.gov.uk