Planning

Childrens Short Breaks Activities and Support (Aiming High)

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

23 Mar 2020 at 15:48

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 Jun 2019 at 10:13

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Childrens Short Breaks Activities and Support (Aiming High)" is initiated by Staffordshire County Council, located in Stafford, England. This project falls under the health and social work services category and currently sits in the planning stage. The engagement end date for interested providers is set for 31 March 2023. This tender aims to establish services in Staffordshire for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), focusing on creating activities that promote independence and well-being.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are capable of delivering inclusive and impactful services for children with SEND. Providers with expertise in community engagement, flexible service delivery, and those located in rural areas are encouraged to participate, especially if they can cater to more complex needs. Engaging in this tender could be an excellent avenue for businesses looking to make a positive social impact while growing their client base in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Childrens Short Breaks Activities and Support (Aiming High)

Notice Description

For the avoidance of doubt this is not a Call for Competition, this is to initiate a Market Engagement/Soft Market Testing process. Staffordshire County Council is seeking to contract with Providers who can provide activities and support in Staffordshire for Children and Young People with SEND. Providers must have an understanding and regard to the following: * Care Act 2014 * SEND code of Practice 2015 * Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards * Children and Families Act 2014 * Short Breaks Regulations * Public Services (Social value) Act 2012 * Staffordshire Connects The objective of this service is to provide a range of Short Break activities across Staffordshire which Children and Young People with SEND can enjoy as independently as possible Those interested will be required to provide and evidence that they can deliver the following within Staffordshire, activities which are: * Meaningful and appropriate for a variety of ages * Interesting * Supports Children and Young People in preparation for adulthood * Promote independence and well being * Indoor and /or outdoor * Term time and holiday time * Offer Value for money * Offer effective short breaks for the family Providers will be required to * Encourage and enable Children and Young People with SEND to access community-based services and support * Work with local organisations to promote inclusion for Children and Young People with SEND * Be flexible if required to deliver activities when gaps in provision is recognised * Engage in meaningful partnership working and effective communication with the family and professionals * Develop networking opportunities for young people and families * Positive changes to the quality of people's lives * Have a genuine desire to influence change for others * Be innovative and consider solutions to challenges Staffordshire County Council is particularly interested to hear from providers who can offer activities !) in rural or less populated areas across Staffordshire, 2) and who can offer support for those with more complex needs Staffordshire County Council would like to hear from Providers who are interested and capable of delivering an excellent, high quality and outcome focussed service for children and young people with disabilities. We would like to invite you to a Market Development Provider Workshop on Monday 8th July 2019 from 1pm until 3pm at County Buildings - Dining Room, Martin Street, Stafford ST16 2LR where you will have the opportunity to: * Understand the demographics and service needs of local families * Contribute to the shaping of services for children and young people with disabilities within Staffordshire * Meet commissioners and procurement staff To book a place please Email commercial.team@staffordshire.gov.uk Please also register an account on our E Tendering system, Proactis at https://www.proactisplaza.com/ against the category 85000000 (Health and Social Work Services).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/327563c8-ba99-4551-9904-70afd8d5ce6a
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Mar 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Caroline Clarke
Contact Email
caroline.clarke@staffordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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