Loading page content…
Loading page content…
Loading contract search results…
Loading contract details…
| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Tender notice |
| Buyer: | Durham County Council |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | Open procedure |
| Tender Status: | Active |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | £289,219,320 |
| Estimated Value (inc. VAT): | £347,063,184 |
| Release Date: | 12 May 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | 11 June 2026 |
| Contract Start Date: | 12 July 2026 (Estimated) |
| Contract End Date: | 31 March 2031 (Estimated) |
| Contract Duration: | 4.8 years |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-05a6d1 |
| Notice Reference: | 043644-2026 |
All 3 notices for this procurement, oldest first.
Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for the re-procurement of Community Based Services for people with a learning disability, mental health needs, and/or autism
Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for the re-procurement of Community Based Services for people with a learning disability, mental health needs, and/or autism
Supported Living Support Services for People with Learning Disabilities or Mental Health Needs Framework
Ready to bid on this contract?
BidWriter AI writes your tender response in minutes — import this contract in one click.
View Original Notice
Access the full notice on the official portal
Durham County Council (the Council) has a duty to provide services for vulnerable residents who are eligible for care and support according to the national criteria introduced by the Care Act 2014. The Council is seeking multiple providers that can provide the below named services. This is a flexible Framework where bidders may bid at any time. However, at the sole discretion of the Council, it may close the Framework should the Council deem they have sufficient providers to meet demand. The Council has the discretion to both open and close selected Lots and not all Lots should it choose to. The opportunity is divided into four Lots as detailed below: Lot 1: Learning Disability Standard Care Lot 2: Learning Disability Enhanced Care Lot 3: Mental Health Standard Care Lot 4: Mental Health Enhanced Care Bidders can bid for up to and including all 4 Lots and be awarded a Contract for up to and including all 4 Lots. Further details of the requirements are set out in the tender documents, which can be accessed free of charge, at www.open-uk.org using reference OPEN2026294. The Framework does not include any guarantee of any minimum volume of services, or any minimum expenditure. Furthermore, appointment under the Framework does not constitute a commitment by the Council, or any other contracting authority to the exclusive use of the Framework or an individual supplier for such requirements. Permitted modifications - The Council anticipates that changes may be required to reflect evolving service needs and external drivers. These may include (without limitation): -changes to the nature, scope, model or volume of Supported Living Services; -shifts in local and national health, care and wellbeing priorities; -changes in service user needs, complexity and demand; -amendments to statutory duties, regulatory requirements, inspection regimes or best practice guidance.
Document pack· 1 file
Published contracts in the last 12 months
452
total contracts
£4366.5m
total value
£22,165,185
average contract size
Typical categories
Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for the re-procurement of an Appropriate Adult Service
Durham County Council · WAC-595410
003415 - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for Digital Bus Passes (Home to School Transport)
Durham County Council · WAC-595411
Fun and Food Programme for Children in Receipt of Benefits-related Free School Meals (Summer 2026)
Durham County Council · WAC-593913
Pipeline status
Not addedContract imported automatically · AI writes the response
Application Deadline
11 June 2026
29 days left
Estimated Value
£289,219,320
Need help writing this bid?
Our specialists write winning tender responses. Free consultation, no obligation.
Book a free consultation →