Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c91-934a-736d-94ad-d1b194020de8/opportunity-for-a-provider-to-work-with-durham-regarding-a-bespoke-childrens-re closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Opportunity for a provider to work with Durham regarding a bespoke Children's Residential Home [Durham County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/durham-county-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 7 Mar 2022 Deadline Closed 21 Mar 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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. Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/520935ff-c5d7-4c90-ab39-e3daafffa3c0) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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