Planning

SEND Short Breaks

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

12 Mar 2020 at 10:42

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "SEND Short Breaks" is initiated by Reading Borough Council, which aims to enhance its Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Non-Residential Targeted Short Break Service. This tender falls under the social work services industry and is currently in the planning stage. Key milestones include an engagement end date on 17th April 2020, and there is a market engagement notice published to inform potential providers. The council's outreach encourages participation in an information event scheduled for 31st March 2020, emphasizing the importance of understanding service delivery proposals during this crucial planning phase.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in social care and educational services, particularly those specialising in SEND. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this an ideal arena to showcase their capabilities. Engaging in this consultation may provide insights into future procurement processes and partnerships, enabling these organisations to adapt and tailor their services to meet the specific needs of families in Reading. Interested parties are encouraged to register on the council's e-tendering portal to access further details and documentation essential for participation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND Short Breaks

Notice Description

Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC) is a private limited company that is wholly owned by Reading Borough Council. BFfC has a single purpose which is to provide the best possible services to children, young people and families in Reading. BFfC is responsible for all children's services including education, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), early help, youth offending services and children's social care. Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC) is seeking service provider views on proposals to change its SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Non-Residential Targeted Short Break Service. This request for your views will help inform the future of Reading's Non-Residential Short Break services. BFfC would like to understand the opportunities and issues on a number of proposals for different ways that the Short Break Services could be provided, from the providers prospective. The proposals for change seek to continue to deliver an effective programme that provides good quality breaks for parents and carers of SEND children, and also provides fun and educational opportunities for the children and young people receiving them. As an additional opportunity for providers to take part, an information event is planned for March 31st from 1.30pm until 3.30pm. Providers who wish to receive details of the event should register their interest in the Market Engagement exercise in the Council's e-tendering system (In-Tend). Those organisations that register their interest will be notified through the system when the information is available Additional information: This is an early engagement exercise as part of the development of a planned procurement. Organisations interested in responding to the consultation should download the documents which are available on the Council's e-tendering system at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home and complete as instructed. The Portal is free of charge - to register please follow the supplier registration guidance which is available on the Portal. Please note: you must register your interest via the Council's e-tendering portal if you intend to submit a response. Interested parties must log onto the Council's e-tendering portal at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc, to express an interest and download the procurement documents. All communications regarding this procurement exercise will be conducted through the Council's e-tendering portal including requests for clarifications or general enquiries. The procurement documents will be available for download up until the closing time and date for submissions, it is the organisation's responsibility to ensure that they download the documents in ample time to ensure that they can be completed and returned electronically, along with supporting documents, prior to the closing time and date stipulated. Before completing the response, potential providers/suppliers should ensure that the e-mail address that has been used to register their organisation will be checked regularly as the Council's e-tendering system will generate automatic notifications to this e-mail address when there are updates, changes or messages sent relating to the project. Potential bidders should also check that their organisation's details are correct and kept up to date. Technical questions and assistance regarding the use and operation of the Portal should be addressed to the In-Tend Help Desk - e-mail: support@in-tend.co.uk, telephone number +44 8442728810.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bdf1ab0e-7f75-408a-a3c9-3abbce009f1e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f96d5fc2-9a11-4b11-9aa9-3c866cb3390a
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

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Apr 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
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Michelle Belcher
Contact Email
michelle.belcher@reading.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0118 937 3627 ext 73627

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 2LU
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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