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Specialist Overnight Short Breaks for Children with Disabilities

Cumbria County Council

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28 May 2021 at 11:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Cumbria County Council, focusing on the contract titled "Specialist Overnight Short Breaks for Children with Disabilities". This tender falls under the health and social work services category and is set in the region of Cumbria, with the procurement currently at the stage of selection. The tender period closes on 9th July 2021, with an estimated total contract value of £4,190,323, covering a period of four years. The selection of suppliers will be based on quality and financial criteria, with particular emphasis placed on compliance with statutory obligations regarding diversity and fair employment practices.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those that focus on supporting children with disabilities. Service providers experienced in delivering specialist overnight care, enhancing the wellbeing of young people, and fostering family resilience will find this contract especially relevant. Moreover, businesses that are committed to diversity and have robust operational frameworks to comply with the Authority's strategic priorities are well-suited to compete for this contract. The potential for contract renewal after the initial term further enhances the growth opportunities for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Overnight Short Breaks for Children with Disabilities

Notice Description

Cumbria County Council (hereafter referred to as the Authority) is committed to continue to improve services for children and young people with the ambition of achieving positive outcomes for all young people. The Authority has a statutory duty to deliver 'Short Breaks for Children with Disabilities' and is therefore commissioning a 'Specialist Overnight Short Breaks Service' to deliver Short Breaks to eligible children and young people. Services shall be delivered at the Authority owned Short Breaks Children's Homes. Service Providers shall ensure that services are delivered in line with the Authority's strategic priorities, policies and procedures (including amendments, re-enactments and updates), including, but not limited to: the Short Breaks Statement, Cumbria Children and Young People's Plan 2019-22, the Children's Services Safeguarding Improvement Programme, the Cumbria SEND Improvement Programme, Cumbria Children Looked After Strategy 2019-23, the Council Plan 2018-2022 and the Cumbria Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2019-2029. The Service Provider shall be responsible for carrying out robust research, as well as verification and analysis of data to inform their service delivery planning.

Lot Information

North ( Carlisle and Eden)

Cumbria Children's Trust Board sets as it's overarching vision: "Cumbria is a great place to grow up and all children are healthy, safe and achieving". The Authority is commissioning the Specialist Overnight Short Breaks Service to meet our statutory duties, national guidance, local strategic priorities and to deliver best practice. Specialist Overnight Short Breaks aims to: i. Enhance the wellbeing of the young person and their parents / carers; ii. Provide positive experiences for young people with disabilities, which at the same time provides a break from caring for their primary carers; iii. Contribute to the personal and social development of the young person to develop their confidence and independence and help build family resilience; iv. Provide a safe and friendly environment where young people can play, have fun, and express their individuality; v. To empower young people and their families to determine the direction of the Service.

Renewal: Option to extend for 12 months plus a firther 12 months

South ( Barrow & South Lakeland

Cumbria Children's Trust Board sets as it's overarching vision: "Cumbria is a great place to grow up and all children are healthy, safe and achieving". The Authority is commissioning the Specialist Overnight Short Breaks Service to meet our statutory duties, national guidance, local strategic priorities and to deliver best practice. Specialist Overnight Short Breaks aims to: i. Enhance the wellbeing of the young person and their parents / carers; ii. Provide positive experiences for young people with disabilities, which at the same time provides a break from caring for their primary carers; iii. Contribute to the personal and social development of the young person to develop their confidence and independence and help build family resilience; iv. Provide a safe and friendly environment where young people can play, have fun, and express their individuality; v. To empower young people and their families to determine the direction of the Service.

Renewal: Option to extend for 12 months plus a firther 12 months

West (Allerdale and Copeland)

Cumbria Children's Trust Board sets as it's overarching vision: "Cumbria is a great place to grow up and all children are healthy, safe and achieving". The Authority is commissioning the Specialist Overnight Short Breaks Service to meet our statutory duties, national guidance, local strategic priorities and to deliver best practice. Specialist Overnight Short Breaks aims to: i. Enhance the wellbeing of the young person and their parents / carers; ii. Provide positive experiences for young people with disabilities, which at the same time provides a break from caring for their primary carers; iii. Contribute to the personal and social development of the young person to develop their confidence and independence and help build family resilience; iv. Provide a safe and friendly environment where young people can play, have fun, and express their individuality; v. To empower young people and their families to determine the direction of the Service.

Renewal: Option to extend for 12 months plus a firther 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b62b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011961-2021
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
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£4,540,323 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cumbria County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Postcode Area
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

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