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Contract Notice

Young People's Supported Accommodation

  • First published: 26 March 2025
  • Last modified: 26 March 2025
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-04e70e
Published by:
Durham County Council
Authority ID:
AA20771
Publication date:
26 March 2025
Deadline date:
30 June 2025
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Durham County Council (DCC) is inviting tenders for the provision of young people 16-26 yrs, supported accommodation services across four geographic lots in County Durham. This contract aims to support young people and will include those transitioning to adult services, young people with low, medium and high complex needs, by providing safe, stable accommodation and tailored support services. The contract is issued under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015).

The Service will be person centred, designed around needs and personal outcomes and may comprise of a combination of direct or shared support.

The Service will be flexible, responsive and creative both in its delivery and in the partnerships developed with other sources of support, such as family and friends, community networks third sector organisations, colleges and other support providers e.g. day opportunities. The focus is to maximise the Person's independence by providing support with daily living such as personal care and practical tasks/activities. People are encouraged to develop their confidence and skills to carry out these activities and tasks for themselves or with a level of support that is appropriate to their individual needs, maximising the use of community services.

The Service will be responsive in ways that encourages the young person to achieve their own aspirations rather than to fit into what is available, supporting access to and making use of community services in the area.

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Durham County Council

County Hall

DURHAM

DH15UL

UK

Contact person: Clare Musgrove

Telephone: +44 3000264274

E-mail: clare.musgrove@durham.gov.uk

NUTS: UKC14

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.durham.gov.uk

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://www.open-uk.org


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://www.open-uk.org


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity

Health

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Young People's Supported Accommodation

Reference number: OPEN2025269

II.1.2) Main CPV code

85311000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Durham County Council (DCC) is inviting tenders for the provision of young people 16-26 yrs, supported accommodation services across four geographic lots in County Durham. This contract aims to support young people and will include those transitioning to adult services, young people with low, medium and high complex needs, by providing safe, stable accommodation and tailored support services. The contract is issued under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015).

The Service will be person centred, designed around needs and personal outcomes and may comprise of a combination of direct or shared support.

The Service will be flexible, responsive and creative both in its delivery and in the partnerships developed with other sources of support, such as family and friends, community networks third sector organisations, colleges and other support providers e.g. day opportunities. The focus is to maximise the Person's independence by providing support with daily living such as personal care and practical tasks/activities. People are encouraged to develop their confidence and skills to carry out these activities and tasks for themselves or with a level of support that is appropriate to their individual needs, maximising the use of community services.

The Service will be responsive in ways that encourages the young person to achieve their own aspirations rather than to fit into what is available, supporting access to and making use of community services in the area.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 2 340 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for maximum 3 lots

Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 3

The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:

3 of the 4 published LOTS will be awarded based on competitive scoring of bidders submissions. Bidders can bid for either 1 or 3 LOTS ONLY

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

LOT 1 North Durham

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85311000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC14

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

LOT 1 requires accommodation to be situated in one of the following towns or villages or their surrounding area:

Beamish Ouston and Urpeth

Pelton and Grange Villa

Chester-le-Street North

Chester-le-Street West and Pelton Fell

Chester-le-Street South

Bournmoor and Great Lumley

Sacriston and Waldridge

Burnopfield Dipton North and Tantobie

Medomsley and Shotley

Stanley North and Kip Hill

Annfield Plain North and Dipton South

Craghead and South Stanley

Annfield Plain South and South Moor

Leadgate North and Consett East

Delves and Leadgate South

Consett West and Castleside

Lanchester

Langley Park Cornsay and Satley

Bearpark and Witton Gilbert

Esh Winning and Ushaw Moor West

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 780 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

2 periods of 12 moths are available as allowable extensions based on performance against KPI's, funding and Commissioner approval.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

LOT 2 Central Durham

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85311000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC14

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Durham County Council (DCC) is inviting tenders for the provision of young people 16-26 yrs, supported accommodation services across four geographic lots in County Durham. This contract aims to support young people and will include those transitioning to adult services, young people with low, medium and high complex needs, by providing safe, stable accommodation and tailored support services. The contract is issued under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015).

The Service will be person centred, designed around needs and personal outcomes and may comprise of a combination of direct or shared support.

The Service will be flexible, responsive and creative both in its delivery and in the partnerships developed with other sources of support, such as family and friends, community networks third sector organisations, colleges and other support providers e.g. day opportunities. The focus is to maximise the Person's independence by providing support with daily living such as personal care and practical tasks/activities. People are encouraged to develop their confidence and skills to carry out these activities and tasks for themselves or with a level of support that is appropriate to their individual needs, maximising the use of community services.

The Service will be responsive in ways that encourages the young person to achieve their own aspirations rather than to fit into what is available, supporting access to and making use of community services in the area.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 780 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

2 periods of 12 months are available as allowable extensions based on performance against KPI's, funding and Commissioner approval.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

LOT 3 East Durham

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85311000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC14


Main site or place of performance:

LOT 3 is comprised of the following towns and villages and their surrounding areas:

Seaham North and Seaton

Dawdon and Seaham Harbour

Dalton-le-Dale and Deneside

Murton South and South Hetton

Easington Colliery North

Easington Colliery South and Eden Hill

Shotton Colliery

Horden

Acre Rigg and Peterlee Central

Passfield and Shotton

Blackhalls

Thornley Deaf Hill and Wheatley HIll

Hutton Henry and Wingate

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Durham County Council (DCC) is inviting tenders for the provision of young people 16-26 yrs, supported accommodation services across four geographic lots in County Durham. This contract aims to support young people and will include those transitioning to adult services, young people with low, medium and high complex needs, by providing safe, stable accommodation and tailored support services. The contract is issued under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015).

The Service will be person centred, designed around needs and personal outcomes and may comprise of a combination of direct or shared support.

The Service will be flexible, responsive and creative both in its delivery and in the partnerships developed with other sources of support, such as family and friends, community networks third sector organisations, colleges and other support providers e.g. day opportunities. The focus is to maximise the Person's independence by providing support with daily living such as personal care and practical tasks/activities. People are encouraged to develop their confidence and skills to carry out these activities and tasks for themselves or with a level of support that is appropriate to their individual needs, maximising the use of community services.

The Service will be responsive in ways that encourages the young person to achieve their own aspirations rather than to fit into what is available, supporting access to and making use of community services in the area.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 780 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

2 periods of 12 months are available as allowable extensions based on performance against KPI's, funding and Commissioner approval.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

LOT 4 South/South West Durham

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85311000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC14


Main site or place of performance:

South/South West Durham is comprised of the following towns and villages and their surrounding area:

Fishburn and Trimdons

Cornforth and Ferryhill

Chilton and Ferryhill Station

Bishop Middleham and Sedgefield

Shildon

Midridge and Woodham Village

Newton Aycliffe Central

Newton Aycliffe East

Aycliffe Village Newton Aycliffe South

Hamsterley and Staindrop

Bowes and Middleton-in-Teesdale

Barnard Castle and Startforth

Stanhope and Wolsingham

Crook North Howden-le-Wear and Tow Law

Crook South and Willington North

Coundon and Willington South

Bishop Auckland and South Church

Cockton Hill and Etherley Dene

St Helens Auckland and West Auckland

Henknowle and Woodhouse Close

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Durham County Council (DCC) is inviting tenders for the provision of young people 16-26 yrs, supported accommodation services across four geographic lots in County Durham. This contract aims to support young people and will include those transitioning to adult services, young people with low, medium and high complex needs, by providing safe, stable accommodation and tailored support services. The contract is issued under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015).

The Service will be person centred, designed around needs and personal outcomes and may comprise of a combination of direct or shared support.

The Service will be flexible, responsive and creative both in its delivery and in the partnerships developed with other sources of support, such as family and friends, community networks third sector organisations, colleges and other support providers e.g. day opportunities. The focus is to maximise the Person's independence by providing support with daily living such as personal care and practical tasks/activities. People are encouraged to develop their confidence and skills to carry out these activities and tasks for themselves or with a level of support that is appropriate to their individual needs, maximising the use of community services.

The Service will be responsive in ways that encourages the young person to achieve their own aspirations rather than to fit into what is available, supporting access to and making use of community services in the area.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 780 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

2 periods of 12 months are available as allowable extensions based on performance against KPI's, funding and Commissioner approval.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 30/06/2025

Local time: 17:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 01/07/2025

Local time: 09:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

PPRS

London

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

21/02/2025

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
85311000 Social work services with accommodation Social work services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
clare.musgrove@durham.gov.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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