Tender

Provision of Short Break Respite Services at Falconwood Centre

LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY

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Tender

29 Apr 2022 at 08:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Bexley is seeking tenders for the provision of short break respite services at the Falconwood Centre, aimed at supporting children and young people with complex disabilities. This procurement falls under the social work and related services category, with a total estimated value of £1,704,000. The tender is currently in its planning stage, with the submission deadline set for 29th May 2022. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 1st September 2022 and conclude on 31st August 2025, with delivery expected in the London region.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for service providers specialising in social services, particularly those focused on disability support and family welfare. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, given their agility and experience in delivering tailored services to vulnerable communities. Firms that can demonstrate effective communication with families and a robust understanding of the complexities surrounding care for children with disabilities will find this contracting opportunity particularly advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Short Break Respite Services at Falconwood Centre

Notice Description

the London Borough of Bexley has a commitment to continue to deliver its short break services for children and young people with complex disabilities at Falconwood Children's Home (residential short break centre). Short breaks are a term used to refer to a range of services for disabled children, many of which used to be known as respite. The legislation in England requires local authorities to provide family carers' of disabled children with breaks so that they can continue to care. The Children with Disabilities Service in Bexley recently carried out a comprehensive consultation exercise with parents/carers in Bexley with children and young people with disabilities. The team performed a thematic analysis of data obtained from interviews and surveys. The analysis revealed that short breaks were crucial in helping parents with children with disabilities to continue to provide care and they were used in other ways that addressed the wider consequences of caring. These other uses include

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef142f46-6f92-4650-bd83-1cc06fc66e70
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46f00cef-ce1d-4e6f-a604-c98708e43c0c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,704,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY
Contact Name
SUPPORT TEAM
Contact Email
procurement@bexley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+442030455300

Buyer Location

Locality
BEXLEYHEATH
Postcode
DA6 7AT
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Bexley
Electoral Ward
Bexleyheath
Westminster Constituency
Bexleyheath and Crayford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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