Award

Short Breaks - Brokerage Service - Support to access the Creative Breaks service and participation into universal services

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jan 2022 at 15:30

Award Notice
Tender

01 Nov 2021 at 12:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council, which is engaging in a tender for "Short Breaks - Brokerage Service," aimed at facilitating access to the Creative Breaks service for disabled children and young people. This initiative falls under the education and training services sector and also intersects with health and social work services. The tender period has ended, with a publication date of 1st November 2021 and a contract period commencing on 1st April 2022 and concluding on 31st March 2025. The total value of the contract is £300,000 and was procured through an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social care and support services, particularly those geared towards disabled individuals and their families. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, as the council is keen to partner with organisations that can deliver tailored and responsive services. Those with experience in managing funding applications and providing bespoke care solutions will find this opportunity particularly relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Short Breaks - Brokerage Service - Support to access the Creative Breaks service and participation into universal services

Notice Description

The Short Break Individual Payment service (known as Creative Breaks) looks to increase the social opportunities to disabled children, young people and their families. The service enables disabled children and young people to make friends, participate in events and take a short break from their families. This gives disabled children and young people the same opportunities to develop and fulfil their potential as all other children. The service provides a payment to enable disabled children, young people and their families to overcome barriers to accessing a short break. The service must provide a break for parents/cares from their caring responsibilities. The service is open to disabled children and young people who have high or middle-rate Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payment (Standard or Enhanced). The child or young person must reside in Cheshire West and Chester. The service works as part of a suite of short breaks services to increase the number of disabled children and young people receiving a meaningful, flexible, responsive, bespoke and individualised service to reduce the need for families to access social care services. Service Delivery * Deliver the services to a minimum of 290 children and young people per year * Provide guidance (provided by Cheshire West and Chester) on-line for families explaining how the funding can be accessed and the type of short breaks which will be eligible for funding. * Provide an on-line application form. The form will enable families to detail the short break they want to access for the year and the costs of those activities that funding can be spent on but also what it can't be spent on. The submitted application should be clear on the cost of the short breaks they want to access and the cost per session. If families do not have access to on-line facilities paper copies can be provided. In the event the family requires additional support the form can be completed face to face/ over the telephone. * Check eligibility for the service and ensure the requirements of the 'Know your Customer' policy are adhered to. * As a Super User on the All-Pay system manage the card details and load the agreed payment onto the card and issue - maximum amount PS1,000 per annum * On a monthly basis, undertake an audit of 10% of card usage against the previously agreed amounts. If funds are being used for any expenditure which has not been previously agreed, investigate what funds have been used for and if necessary, liaise with CWAC Transactional Services to recover money. * If necessary, take steps to suspend the card. * Liaise with Children with Disabilities Team on a regular basis to ensure opportunities within the Creative Breaks service are explored for families supported by the team. * Develop a robust communication plan to ensure eligible families are aware of the service and know how to access it. * Identify any additional needs of the family and signpost to the most appropriate agency.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-af3119b9-c983-42a2-80cf-7b3031e65c93
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25099ae2-224e-4b82-a961-119964306ac3
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£216,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BE
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
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
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DISABILITY POSITIVE

Further Information

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