Planning

Specialist Group-Based Short Breaks for Children and Young People with Disabilities

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Feb 2021 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is in the planning stage of procuring services for "Specialist Group-Based Short Breaks for Children and Young People with Disabilities". This initiative seeks to provide support to children and young people aged 8 to 17 with disabilities, facilitating their attendance at special schools in West Norfolk and Breckland. The procurement process is set to initiate meetings with potential bidders from the week commencing 1st March 2021, with expressions of interest needing to be submitted by 5th March 2021. The anticipated commencement of the service contract is on 26th July 2021, and the total budget earmarked for this initiative amounts to £120,000 GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those with experience in providing respite care and support for disabled children. Suitable candidates would include providers who can offer group-based activities that promote wellbeing and independence among young people with varying support needs. This is an exciting chance for organisations to contribute to vital services that help families and enhance the lives of children with disabilities in the region.

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Notice Title

Specialist Group-Based Short Breaks for Children and Young People with Disabilities

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council is seeking providers to deliver specialist group-based short breaks to children and young people with disabilities (aged 8 to 17), from special schools' premises in West Norfolk and Breckland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Norfolk County Council is seeking providers to deliver specialist group-based short breaks to children and young people with disabilities (aged 8 to 17), from special schools' premises in West Norfolk and Breckland. Children and young people will be assessed as eligible by the County Council's Short Breaks Service and will have a wide range of support needs, from 'low' to 'exceptional'. The service will form part of the continuum of services in Norfolk's SEND Local Offer and will support the Short Breaks Statement for Disabled Children and Young People Living in Norfolk 2020/21. The term 'short break' describes the time that children and young people with disabilities have away from their families, and in turn, the time that families have away from their caring responsibilities. Specialist group-based short breaks are one form of short breaks provision and play a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of families. They enable a child or young person to participate in fun, positive, safe activities that promote well-being and independence, form friendships, and explore new activities. Norfolk County Council is working in partnership with several special schools in West Norfolk and Breckland to deliver specialist group-based short breaks from their premises. Providers may be interested in delivering the service from one or more of the special schools. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced providers to support children and young people with disabilities in specialist premises with excellent indoors and outdoors facilities and equipment.This new service is being developed as a direct result of feedback from families and operational staff about the lack of provision in West Norfolk and Breckland, compared to other parts of the county.The contract will commence on the 26th July 2021 with the sessions delivered as half or full day, over three to five weeks during the school breaks. If successful, we aim to extend the service. The specific dates, duration and frequency of the service is in the process of being agreed and will vary slightly between the schools. Additional information: The value is based on the total budget for these services , including any extension if the services prove successful.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02937e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003095-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 1DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Thorpe Hamlet
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

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