Tender

Provision of Foster Care Short Breaks Services for Children and Young People with Disabilities and Complex Health Needs in Worcestershire

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Worcestershire County Council is currently engaged in the procurement process for the "Provision of Foster Care Short Breaks Services for Children and Young People with Disabilities and Complex Health Needs in Worcestershire." This tender is classified under health and social work services, specifically welfare services for children and young people. The tender period is open until 15th January 2021, with the contract intended to commence on 1st May 2021 and run until 30th April 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, indicating a competitive bidding process. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest and submit required documentation via the portal provided. The location for delivery addresses includes Worcestershire, with a postal code of WR5 2NP.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those focusing on foster care and support for children with disabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially those with experience in providing short breaks and respite care services. This initiative not only creates a platform for these businesses to expand their service offerings but also allows them to contribute positively to the welfare of vulnerable children and families in the area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Foster Care Short Breaks Services for Children and Young People with Disabilities and Complex Health Needs in Worcestershire

Notice Description

Worcestershire Children First is seeking to commission a Foster Care Short Breaks service for children and young people with disabilities and complex health needs in Worcestershire. In Worcestershire, this service is often referred to by families as Family Based Overnights. Short break provision must have regard to the needs of carers who would be unable to continue to provide care unless breaks from caring were given to them, as well as the needs of those carers who would be able to provide care more effectively if breaks from caring allowed them to undertake education and training, leisure activities or carry out day to day tasks. If you wish to view the documents for this opportunity please click 'Express Interest'. Following this, if you wish to apply for this opportunity please click 'Opt in' which will then enable you to view and complete the Standard Questionnaire and upload the relevant documents. After uploading all required documents and completing the questionnaire(s) please remember to press the 'Submit your Return' button at the bottom of the page. Suppliers will receive a system generated email to confirm successful submission of their return. Any questions or clarification should be conducted via 'Correspondence' through this portal. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a06031c-6560-4088-92c3-254a0c0952d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12f84e33-6160-4bfe-a93f-1980b89b7545
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2021 - 30 Apr 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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