Tender

Framework for the provision of Targerted Short Breaks Activities for Children with Disabilities

CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

16 Jun 2021 at 15:01

Tender

11 Jun 2021 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Cumbria County Council is seeking services through an open tender titled "Framework for the provision of Targeted Short Breaks Activities for Children with Disabilities." This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and has a budget of £7,982,000. The tender period closes on 12 July 2021, and the contract will commence on 1 February 2022, lasting until 31 January 2025. Service delivery is to be conducted across various locations in the United Kingdom, targeting young people in school years 1 to 13 who are eligible for support based on the Authority's assessment process.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for businesses that specialise in health and social services, specifically those that can provide targeted activities for children with disabilities. Companies offering innovative approaches to care and engagement, as well as those able to meet the Authority's service monitoring and reporting requirements, will find this tender beneficial. By participating, businesses can expand their service offerings, foster community support, and contribute to the well-being of disabled children and their families.

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Notice Title

Framework for the provision of Targerted Short Breaks Activities for Children with Disabilities

Notice Description

The Authority is commissioning Targeted Short Break Activities for disabled children and young people to meet our statutory duties, national guidance, local strategic priorities and deliver best practice. The three principal reasons for commissioning this service are:- i. To support the Authority to meet their statutory responsibilities in relation to Short Breaks provision for disabled children and young people. ii. To support the Authority to procure services for gaps in Short Break Services for disabled children and young people. iii. To ensure that disabled children and young people are effectively supported through the transition from childhood to adulthood alongside independent living. The objectives of the Targeted Short Break Activities Service are: i. Prevent family breakdown; ii. Promote healthy and active lives; iii. Promote independence; iv. Children and young people are safe, nurtured and achieving; v. Support good outcomes for young people by being responsive to changing demand and meet emerging needs; vi. Service Providers meet contract monitoring and financial reporting requirements specified by the Authority. Eligibility for Targeted Short Break Activities is set out in the Authority's Short Breaks Statement. This Statement is reviewed regularly, and as such, eligibility criteria may change. Service Providers shall deliver Targeted Short Break Activities to young people with who have been identified as eligible by the Authority. Targeted Short Break Activities support young people and allows their parents or full-time carers to have a break from their caring responsibilities. Support is intended for young people in School Years 1 to 13, however the actual age at which these services are provided for each individual, and the age at which they cease, will be determined through the Authority's assessment process. Targeted Short Break Activities do not support parents and carers of disabled young people to work. There are separate duties on local authorities in relation to childcare for disabled children under the Childcare Act 2006.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88bdedbb-8f02-4ef9-affe-40709eda0369
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a34425e-960e-4818-b31d-f88f0311956b
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£7,982,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2025 3-4 years
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
CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lisa Measures
Contact Email
lisa.measures@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1228226456

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
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
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

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