Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cc2-0c44-7010-a0e7-c2fe8617a067/dcc-mnk-521647-opportunity-for-provider-to-work-with-durham-for-bespoke-resi closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # DCC - MNK 521647 - Opportunity for provider to work with Durham for bespoke residential children's home. [Durham County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/durham-county-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 5 Jul 2023 Deadline Closed 12 Jul 2023 ## 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 ### Residential home required for M M is a 15year old male M needs somewhere to live where he can feel safe and secure and have a period of stability M has requested himself that he be bought back into residential care although M wishes to still be near his birth family and therefore we request that the Northeast region is still a priority M is placed with his father under PWP regs S31 Care Order this was working well until Ms father became unwell and was unable to continue residing in the family home which has ultimately left M alone and in a position of sofa surfing between different family members and friends In the past M has been placed in residential care outside of the Northeast and he has absconded back to family members and been missing for long periods of time so we know that this may not be a good option for him again M needs to live somewhere where his carers understand his health and special care needs and can support him with his health needs as well as his emotional wellbeing M is currently presenting as very unstable in his living arrangements and relationships with family members are becoming strained M has been presenting as unkempt and it is important M still has adults around him who can ensure his basic care needs are being met and ensure he knows he has support from others when needed Although M can present as street wise and independent he is still only 15 years old and he has additional needs which can make him vulnerable Prior to Ms father becoming unwell we know that M was settled and presented as happy within his family unit Since he has not had the routine and structure within the family setting this has made him feel unsettled and we wish to see the old M back to himself where he has safe adults around him who can support his needs Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/940fc86a-59b1-4abe-bd35-1963dcfe380c) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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