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Durham County Council

Specialist Supported Housing for People with Complex Needs (Adults and or Young People with Learning Disability / Autism)

HealthcareCPV 85000000
ValueValue not published
Deadline
Published25 Aug 2026
RegionNationwide
Who to contact
corporate.procurement@durham.gov.uk

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The brief

Durham County Council (DCC) are looking to explore the market options for Specialist Supported Housing for People with Complex Needs (Adults and or Young People with Learning Disability / Autism) Durham County Council is seeking to engage with Registered Housing Providers, developers and other market partners, in County Durham, to inform future specialist supported housing/property requirements for people (Adults and or Young People) with complex needs, including: • Autism • Learning Disabilities • Mental Health needs • Behaviours of distress that may result in harm to themselves, others, staff teams or their living environment The Council would welcome views on the opportunities, challenges and practical considerations associated with delivering sustainable, high-quality accommodation that promotes independence, wellbeing and long-term value for money.

The accommodation needs required have been informed and influenced by regional and national reports from statutory agencies including Building the Right Support (2015) and Supported housing for people with learning disabilities and autistic people in England (Housing LIN 2023).

They have also been shaped by CQC guidance on accommodation scale and local learning from previous specialist developments for complex accommodation provisions.

Requirements

What the notice asks for

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The accommodation needs required have been informed

The accommodation needs required have been informed and influenced by regional and national reports from statutory agencies including Building the Right Support (2015) and Supported housing for people with learning disabilities and autistic people in England (Housing LIN 2023).

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1 named, none in explicit obligation language. Each one is quoted from the notice.

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They have also been shaped by CQC guidance on accommodation scale and local learning from previous specialist developments for complex accommodation provisions.

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Source & provenance
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06eb59
Stage
planning · Planning
Source
Find a Tender
Buyer ref
080761-2026
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