Tender

Foster Care Short Breaks (Staycation)

DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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TenderAmendment

12 Dec 2024 at 10:34

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10 Dec 2024 at 13:10

Tender

28 Nov 2024 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to commence a Foster Care Short Breaks service, often referred to as Staycation, for children and young people with disabilities and complex health needs in Dudley, West Midlands. This procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services category and follows an open procedure (below threshold). The tender process is currently at the tender amendment stage, with key dates including the publication date of 28 November 2024 and a deadline for tender submissions by 11 January 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2025 and conclude on 31 March 2026. The Council aims to award the contract to up to three bidders forming a framework, allowing for optimal matching of service providers to the needs of the children and young people.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in care services, particularly those equipped to support children with disabilities and complex health needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to participate, given the procurement's suitability requirements. By securing this contract, businesses can expand their service offerings, enhance their market presence in the region, and develop partnerships that address critical care needs in the community. The service's framework structure allows for multiple awards, increasing the chances of selection for capable and responsive providers that can offer high-quality, supportive environments conducive to children's social, emotional development, and independence.

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Notice Title

Foster Care Short Breaks (Staycation)

Notice Description

Dudley is seeking to commence a Foster Care Short Breaks service for children and young people with disabilities and complex health needs in Dudley. In Dudley this service is often referred to by families as a Staycation. The Council will evaluate the award of the Agreement on the basis of the most economically advantageous Tender and reserves the right to make contract awards to no more than 3 successful Tenderers, this will form a framework, where referrals will be shared by Dudley to the providers, and the best fit will be sourced for the child/young person requiring the staycation. The Council reserves the right, subject to relevant legislation, at any time to reject any Tender. All disabled children are considered to be a child 'in need' (see section 17 of the Children Act 1989) and therefore the Local Authority has a general duty to safeguard and promote their welfare by providing a range and level of services appropriate to their needs. If a disabled child or their parent requests an assessment then there is a duty to assess in each case, including any needs for carer support. The Children Act 1989 and the Breaks for Carers of Disabled Children Regulations 2011 require local authorities to provide services designed to give breaks for carers of children with disabilities. The break should enhance the ability of parent carers to care for their disabled child and any other children they may have. 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. In meeting our duties to promote the welfare and safeguard children and young people, we also want to ensure that our short breaks offer, helps to support a child or young person's social and emotional development as well as providing them with new experiences and an opportunity to learn new skills. It is important that the short break gives the young person the opportunity to develop their independence in preparation for adulthood. Overnight short breaks can be provided by local authorities under: o section 17(6) of the 1989 Act, which grants local authorities a power to provide accommodation as part of a range of services in order to discharge their general duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in need; and o section 20(4) of the 1989 Act, which grants local authorities a power to provide accommodation 'for any child within their area (even though a person who has parental responsibility for him/her is able to provide him/her with accommodation) if they consider that to do so would safeguard or promote the child's welfare'. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e25ff6f-9b81-4d16-b72b-4d9e15742781
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Further Information

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