Tender

Framework for the provision of a Short Breaks Service

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Oct 2017 at 07:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Derby City Council seeking a service provider for a Framework for the provision of a Short Breaks Service. This initiative falls under the health and social work services category and aims to support disabled children and young people in the East Midlands, UK. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with a deadline for suppliers to express interest by 17:00 on 26th November 2017, and the final submission deadline set for 10:00 on 27th November 2017. The expected contract period starts on 1st April 2018 and ends on 31st March 2020, with an estimated contract value of £1.6 million and a minimum value of £800,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the provision of health and social services, particularly those capable of offering specialist support for disabled children and young people. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to respond, as demonstrated by the Authority's encouragement of Direct Payments and partnership arrangements. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate relevant experience and a commitment to delivering quality services that enhance the well-being of vulnerable groups.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the provision of a Short Breaks Service

Notice Description

The aim of this service will be to provide specialist group and 1:1 support at home or out in the community to disabled children and young people so that they are able to enjoy activities in these environments and spend time away from their parents/carers so that they are able to have a break from caring also. Short breaks form part of a continuum of services that support disabled children, young people and their families and are provided to give: * Disabled children and young people enjoyable experiences away from their primary carers, thereby contributing to their personal and social development, reducing social isolation and their overall wellbeing; * Parents and carers a necessary and valuable break from their caring responsibilities. The Authority wishes to encourage the culture of Direct Payments over time. The Authority also reserves the right to use other procurement routes for some specific requirements. There is no guarantee given as to the quantity or regularity of call off contracts to be made. For these reasons, no guarantees of business value or volume can be given. Service Providers will have to form their own views as to the potential for such an arrangement. Where the Customer is selecting to use Direct Payments they may ask the Authority for guidance relating to providers of services that come under this framework agreement. The Authority will confirm to the Direct Payment Customer that the Service Providers on the framework are of sufficient standing to use. This does not imply any guarantee that Direct Payment Customers will use Service Providers that are on the Framework Tenderers are required to demonstrate their relevant knowledge and experience of having provided similar services to those being tendered. Tenders are invited from individual organisations or a consortium of organisations working in partnership to deliver the services Please note, suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation, must do so by 17:00 on 26th November 2017. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a comprehensive response. The deadline for returns is 10:00 on 27th November 2017. For further information, please go to the Council's e-tendering system at https://www.eastmidstenders.org where you can express interest (reference DN301486) and obtain the documents. Please note we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75c685b9-c69b-4c0b-9be9-c5314de86426
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c19fbf94-8edf-4cfa-af87-a19fbe11de93
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
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 2-3 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
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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