Tender

CS5978 Befriending Short Break Services Framework

TOWER HAMLETS

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06 Sep 2024 at 15:04

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06 Sep 2024 at 14:57

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05 Sep 2024 at 16:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is currently in the tender stage for the "CS5978 Befriending Short Break Services Framework." This procurement process seeks to appoint four providers to deliver services catering to children and young people aged five to 17 with autism, severe learning difficulties, complex health needs, and associated sensory impairments. The total estimated value over the four-year contract term is £980,825. The framework agreement will also cover spot-purchase services for disabled young people aged 18 to 25. The procurement follows the Open procedure as per the Public Contracts Register 2015, with the tender period ending on 17th October 2024. The contract is set to commence on 15th April 2025 and will continue until 14th April 2029.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses experienced in providing health and social work services, particularly those skilled in supporting children and young people with disabilities. Ideal candidates include SMEs and VCSEs with a proven track record in delivering respite care services. By leveraging the Framework Agreement, successful providers can secure steady work over the contract period and expand their service offerings in the London area. The detailed tender documentation provides essential guidance on the requirements and expectations, ensuring that interested suppliers can prepare competitive proposals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CS5978 Befriending Short Break Services Framework

Notice Description

London Borough of Tower Hamlets is looking to procure four suitable providers to form a framework to deliver Befriending Short Break Services. The contract will be for four years and the estimated value of the total four year term is PS980,825 Additional information: Tower Hamlets are seeking expressions of interest from suitably skilled and experienced suppliers to deliver Befriending Short Break Services. The services Service will be available for children and young people aged five to 17 (up to a child's 18th birthday), who: * are on the autistic spectrum (Autistic Spectrum Disorder - ASD); and / or * have severe learning difficulties; and / or * have complex health needs, including (although not limited to) those with physical and / or learning disabilities, those who require palliative care (continuing care), and those with associated sensory impairments and must also be available to young people with disabilities who are aged 18 to 25, on a spot-purchase basis (i.e. care package to be purchased, as and when needed, on a case-by-case basis). The successful provider will enter into contract with Tower Hamlets utilising Framework Agreement included in the Tender pack, then utilising the call-off agreement also included for each project requirement. Tower Hamlets are following the Open procurement procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Register 2015. Full information can be found in the attached tender documentation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47688fa0-514b-452d-805c-279fcc827015
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60ee3394-9cff-4bec-bc03-32492c65fd17
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£980,825 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Apr 2025 - 14 Apr 2029 4-5 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
TOWER HAMLETS
Contact Name
Shelley Wood
Contact Email
shelley.wood@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 244778066

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 1BJ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Further Information

Notice Documents

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