Award

Framework for the Provision of Children's Short Break Activities and Support Services (Aiming High)

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Mar 2020 at 15:45

Tender

01 Nov 2019 at 07:50

Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council is seeking providers for a framework contract titled "Framework for the Provision of Children's Short Break Activities and Support Services (Aiming High)". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on daycare services for handicapped children and young people. The tender is currently in the Award stage, with a value of £800,000 and a minimum budget of £700,000. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2020 and will run until 31st March 2022. The tender process is classified as an open procedure with the deadline for submissions having been 4th December 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in children's services, particularly those experienced in working with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Potential providers include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) that can demonstrate expertise in delivering safe and enjoyable activities that meet the diverse needs of this demographic. Companies that can offer innovative and inclusive recreational activities, along with life skills training, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Children's Short Break Activities and Support Services (Aiming High)

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to secure suitable Providers to provide Children's Short Break Activities and Support Services for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Providers are required who can offer Children's Short Break Activities and Support Services which are safe and enjoyable and promote independence and meet the varied needs of Children and Young People within Staffordshire. Comprises of 3 lots: Lot 1. Activities Family Attendance (Age 0-17 years) Family Attendance can be accessed by Children and Young People with SEND aged 0-17 years old, as in accordance with the specified Eligibility Criteria, and their Families. This may include parents / Carers, siblings and extended family members. Activities - Family Attendance may include, but are not limited to: * Family Fun / Information Days; * Leisure and Recreational Activities and Trips; Providers may facilitate activities specifically for Children and Young people with SEND and their Families to participate in or may seek to provide additional support / resources to enable Children and Young People with SEND and their Families to participate in 'existing universal' activities. The provision of Activities - Family Attendance may: * Enable the 'whole family unit' to spend 'quality time' participating in a fun and interesting activity; * Enable Children and Young People with SEND and their Families and Carers to connect / socialise with their local community; * Equip Families and Carers of Children and Young people with SEND with the skills and confidence to participate in further community based opportunities. Lot 2. Activities For Children / Young People Individual Attendance (Age 0-17 years) Activities for Children/Young People Individual Attendance can be accessed by Children and Young People with SEND aged 0-17 years old, as in accordance with the specified Eligibility Criteria, independently of their Families and Carers Activities for Children/Young People Individual Attendance may include, but are not limited to: * Preparing for independence; * Leisure and Recreational Activities and Trips; Providers may facilitate activities specifically for Children and Young People with SEND to participate in or may seek to provide additional support to enable Children and Young People with SEND to participate in 'existing universal' activities. Lot 3. Life / Independence Skills (Age 11-25 years) Lifeskills and Independence can be accessed by Children and Young People with SEND aged 11-25 years old, as in accordance with the specified Eligibility Criteria, independently of their Families and Carers. Providers will require skills in working with Children and Young People with SEND and their Families or Carers to identify and agree Individualised Person Centred Outcomes, to be achieved through this time limited provision, in advance of the physical provision of support commencing. Additional information: This is an electronic tender. Suppliers should register by completing their details on the Proactis e-tendering system: https:// supplierlive.proactisp2p.com and then register an interest in this opportunity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-97f911f5-7d29-4e50-aa8f-ae3dc5d15cc6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4020e76-57a6-4f39-9a15-cae33ae29655
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Caroline Clarke
Contact Email
commercial.team@staffordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01785 854653

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
12
Supplier Names

ACTION FOR CHILDREN

CAUDWELL CHILDREN

CHASE AQUA RURAL

CHUCKLE PRODUCTIONS

CROSSROADS CARE STAFFORDSHIRE

EVERYONE ACTIVE

GARTMORE RIDING SCHOOL

LET US PLAY

PROGRESS CARE SOLUTIONS

SHERRATTS WOOD

STAFFORDSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST

WIGAN LEISURE AND CULTURE TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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