Tender

Swindon Short Breaks Activity Centre

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

28 May 2021 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council is currently conducting a tender for the "Swindon Short Breaks Activity Centre", aimed at providing support for children aged 5-18 with additional needs in Swindon, UK. This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically classified as "Social work services" (CPV code: 85310000). The active tender is in the planning stage, with the submission deadline set for 28th June 2021 at 12:00 hrs UK local time. The project is expected to last for an initial contract period of three years, with the potential for further extensions totalling up to five years. The total estimated contract spend is approximately £1.3 million over this period.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for service providers specialising in social care, particularly those experienced in working with children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Businesses offering tailored community support services, after-school programmes, and inclusive leisure activities would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engagement in this tender not only promises a substantial revenue stream but also the chance to contribute positively to the lives of vulnerable children and their families in Swindon.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 is PS1.3million across the potential total 5 year contract term. Full details relating to the services are provided in the tender documents. To participate, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk , then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com Tender clarifications to be submitted in writing via Messaging in ProContract tender portal by 16th June 2021 1500 hrs UK Local time. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be issued on the ProContract tender portal. Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than Monday 28th June 2021, 12:00 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/. Please note that this project has been advertised on Find a Tender Service and Contracts Finder however, Supplying the South West Portal, https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project Id: DN547298 No Tender submissions will be considered without completing the tender documents in full including attachments and returning them in alignment with the instructions within the tender documents.

Options: The initial contract period is for three years with an option to extend for a further two period of twelve months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b68d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012059-2021
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

85310000 - Social work services

85322000 - Community action programme

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
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
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Paul Greenhood
Contact Email
pgreenhood@swindon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7815585790

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
TLK14 Swindon

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

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