Tender

Swindon Short Breaks Activity Centre

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

28 May 2021 at 15:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council is seeking expressions of interest for the provision of the Swindon Short Breaks Activity Centre, aimed at supporting children aged 5-18 with additional needs. The tender is currently in the planning stage and will conclude on 28th June 2021, with the contract likely starting on 1st September 2021 and running for a period of 36 months, extendable for an additional 24 months. This opportunity falls within the social work services industry, specifically focusing on community health services, located in Swindon, in the South West of England. The total estimated contract value is £1,300,000, with an initial spend capped at £714,462.51 for the first three years. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing all qualified bidders to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those that provide specialised services for children with additional needs, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Companies that excel in community engagement, leisure activity provision, or support services for disabled children would be well-positioned to compete. The flexibility of the service delivery, with the possibility of operating in different environments, coupled with the support for transport needs, further enhances the appeal for potential service providers. Businesses looking to engage with the local authority's community offerings could find this contract a strategic avenue for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Swindon Short Breaks Activity Centre

Notice Description

Swindon Short Breaks Activity Centre Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of Swindon Short Breaks Activity Centre. Project Description Swindon Short Breaks Activity Centre is a premises based scheme based at Upper Shaw Community Centre to support children living in Swindon aged 5-18 with additional needs, including but not limited to : 1. Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) 2. Disabled Children 3. Children accessing Swindon Borough Council's Aiming High service The service includes after school, weekend and school holiday provision delivered in a variety of ways dependent on the child/young person and their needs. The service will also operate in the community to access mainstream leisure provision. The service will also need to provide transport to those who require support with attending, subject to availability. The property that the service is provided in is a SBC owned property. The lease for this property will fall as part of the contract. The heads if terms are included in the tender pack, however once the contract is awarded to the winning provider the terms of the lease can be negotiated with the Council's property department. This allows providers to work with the Council on terms that are mutually beneficial for both parties and will include detail such as maintenance and repairs of the property, rental value, term of the lease and sub-letting permissions. The lease will be linked to the service contract, break clauses will be enacted should the service contract end or be terminated these options will be offered to all bidders in the tender. Aims and Objectives of the Service Short breaks are intended to have positive benefits for both disabled children and young people and their parents and carers. Short breaks have a dual purpose: 1. The main aims of short break services are to provide disabled children and young people the opportunity to: - spend time away from their parents and carers - relax and have fun with their friends - develop their independence 2. They also give families an opportunity to: - have a break from their caring responsibilities - rest and unwind - spend time with other members of their family. The Short Breaks service can include day, evenings and weekend activities and will be required to take place at Upper Shaw Farm Community Centre or in the community to access universal services with appropriate support that is tailored to the individual(s) needs to be inclusive. The initial contract term will be for 36 months with an option to extend for a further 24 months (in 2x 12 month extensions) for a potential total contract term of 5 years as stated in the ITT documents. Estimated contract spend of up to PS714,462.51 for the initial contract period of 3 years as this is a pay per use contract, therefore Childrens Services will only pay for hours used. Estimated contract spend

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8145536-1f3b-454d-973a-3368330483c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf3ed645-155b-4769-8d94-0233d9419283
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

85322000 - Community action programme

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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