Tender

Older Age Short Breaks

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 12:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Trafford Council has issued a tender for "Older Age Short Breaks," covering health and social work services in England. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline set for 5th March 2025. The project aims to provide short breaks through group-based outdoor activities, indoor sports, and various fun and engaging activities for children and young people aged 5-18 years with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The contract period is from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027 with an estimated value of £70,000. This open procedure is below the threshold and is suitable for small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those experienced in working with SEND children and young individuals. Businesses with capabilities in providing outdoor and indoor recreational activities, and those with the appropriate staffing levels, would be well-suited to compete. Winning this contract could enable businesses to expand their service offerings, increase their clientele, and establish a strong partnership with Trafford Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Older Age Short Breaks

Notice Description

1. Outdoor group provision - Trafford Council is looking to commission a group based offer for CYP aged 5 - 18 years with SEND who are unable to access mainstream provisions with an approximate staffing ratio of 1 :3. The offer should be focused on outdoor activities (i.e. bushcraft / campcraft) within a low sensory environment, to provide CYP and parent carers with a meaningful short break. The sessions should be delivered weekends during term times, and week days during school holidays. The contract term will be for a period of 1 + 1 years. 2. Indoor sport provision - Trafford Council is looking to commission a group based offer for CYP aged 5 - 18 years with SEND who are unable to access mainstream provisions with an approximate staffing ratio of 1 :3.. The offer should be focused on indoor sporting activities that are fun, engaging and high energy, (however consideration should be given to the provision of a quiet space if required), to provide CYP and parent carers with a meaningful short break. The sessions should be delivered weekends during term times, and week days during school holidays. The contract term will be for a period of 1 + 1 years. 3. Trafford Council is looking to commission a group based offer for CYP aged 11 - 18 years with SEND who are unable to access mainstream provisions with an approximate staffing ratio of 1 :3. The offer should provide fun and engaging activities, both venue based and external trips in a safe, and supported environment, to provide CYP and parent carers with a meaningful short break. The sessions should be delivered weekends during term times, and week days during school holidays. The contract term will be for a period of 1 + 1.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03dbb146-a766-4a1b-b3e6-8da515800fd6
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, 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
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
TRAFFORD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
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
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Further Information

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