This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Oct 2023 at 15:59

Planning

07 Oct 2022 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the Families with Disabled Children (SFDC) CFN programme. The contract, valued at £6,997,155 GBP, falls under the Administration services category. The contract was awarded following a selective procurement method, with a tender period ending on 21st March 2023. The contract runs from 1st October 2023 to 31st March 2026, covering multiple regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses offering services related to holidays and outings, recreation, computers, furniture, medical costs, and more could be well-suited to compete. The Department for Education is the buying organisation, and the procurement stage is complete, marking a significant milestone for potential suppliers looking to engage in similar future opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Families with Disabled Children (SFDC) CFN

Notice Description

Contracts finder notice for awarded Contract of Support for Families with Disabled Children (SFDC) The purpose of the SFDC programme is to improve the lives of low-income families in England raising disabled or seriously ill children or young people by providing grants that allow these families to benefit from items and activities that would otherwise be inaccessible. The types of support provided includes, amongst others: - Holidays and outings / family breaks; - Recreation / home entertainment; - Computers; - Clothing and bedding; - Furniture; - White goods; - Hospital visiting costs; and - Support with medical costs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-362da2da-1007-4dbb-afe7-53eba7f37701
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19a65012-006d-4aff-bd6a-1e1721832ff8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,997,155 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,997,155 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Oct 2022Expired
Award Date
8 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Education
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Family Fund Trust

Further Information

Notice Documents

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