Award

Flexible Framework: Individual Care and Support for Children and Young People

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Tender

01 Nov 2024 at 12:15

Award

01 Nov 2024 at 11:00

Tender

06 Sep 2023 at 11:17

Award

06 Sep 2023 at 10:17

Tender

20 Jan 2023 at 17:27

Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council has reopened a competitive flexible framework tender for providers of care and support packages for children and young people, particularly those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The procurement focuses on health and social work services and is divided into two lots: Individualised Support Service (Lot 1) and Personal Domiciliary Care (Lot 2) within the North West of England. The tender, with an estimated value of £1.1m, follows a restricted procedure and is conducted under the Light Touch Regime. Key dates include a tender period ending on 4 December 2024 and a contract period expected to run from 1 February 2025 to 31 March 2026, with an option for incremental extensions of 2 + 2 years.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in care and support services for children and young people with SEND. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to apply, as their expertise in managing the complex sensory, emotional, and behavioural needs of children with conditions such as ASD, ADHD, and GDD will be highly valued. With the unpredictable nature of demand, providers who can offer responsive and flexible support will find this framework ideal for showcasing their specialised services and securing spot purchases from the Council. The framework is ideal for organisations looking to expand their presence in the Blackpool area and contribute to essential community-focused care services.

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Notice Title

Flexible Framework: Individual Care and Support for Children and Young People

Notice Description

The Council has reopened for competition, the flexible framework for providers who can deliver one, or more, of the types of care and support packages required. Experience of Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and / or Disabilities is essential for organisations who wish to deliver support for Children. A thorough understanding of the sensory, emotional and behavioural needs of children who have a diagnosis of ASD, ADHD, GDD and other disabilities is essential. The Flexible Framework is divided into lots based on categories of services/specialisms as follows: Lot 1: Individualised Support Service - Support to build social skills and access activities in the local area Lot 2: Personal Domiciliary Care - Personal care provided in the home There is no guarantee of business, including number of hours/levels of work, or duration of care packages to be awarded under the flexible framework. Any work allocated under the framework will be on a spot purchase basis. Demand for this service is unpredictable and can fluctuate between low level support and intensive and challenging packages of care. At the present time the Council provides services for CYP with a range of care and support needs. The equates to c10,000 hours per year but this may increase or decrease. The Council is seeking responsive providers who are committed to working in Blackpool and helping us by picking up packages of care when they are needed. The Council will set the price for service delivery within the terms of the Contract based on an hourly rate for lot 1 and 2. It is anticipated that the contract term will be from 01 February 2025 to 31 March 2026, with the option to extend incrementally for a period of 2 + 2 years (subject to contract review and budget availability).Please note this opportunity is being conducted under the requirements of the Light Touch Regime and therefore we have designed a flexible framework as allowed under the requirements. Any published framework value is an estimate. For the purposes of the procurement exercise we are advertising this as an above threshold tender; however we do not expect the value of all work awarded under the flexible framework across the whole duration to exceed PS1.1m. Bidders should note that the level of work awarded under this framework is likely to be lower in value. As an indicator, current level of need across all provision of the type required is c10,000 hours per annum.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a88c62e2-9caa-457d-ab54-4a10515e1be8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f2ea064-5ea4-4c93-b1ba-03ad680ed1ff
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jenna Douthwaite
Contact Email
jenna.douthwaite@blackpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1253477752

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
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
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

1 HOMECARE

AUTISM INITIATIVES

BARNARDO'S

DELTA CARE

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