Planning

Extended Activities, 11 Week Play Scheme & Toy Loan Provision

HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

17 Nov 2021 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being initiated by Hartlepool Borough Council for a contract titled "Extended Activities, 11 Week Play Scheme & Toy Loan Provision" in the health and social work services sector. This opportunity is currently in the planning stage, with potential bidders required to express their intention to tender by 10th December 2021. The service aims to provide extended activities and play schemes for disabled children and their families within the Borough of Hartlepool, with a service commencement date set for 1st April 2022.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in child care services, educational activities, and toy rental sectors. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality, inclusive recreational services for disabled children, as well as those with qualified staff in Playwork or Childhood Studies, are particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender could help expand a business's portfolio while making a positive impact on the local community by supporting the development and socialisation of disabled young people.

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Notice Title

Extended Activities, 11 Week Play Scheme & Toy Loan Provision

Notice Description

Hartlepool Borough Council would like to inform organisations of a potential future contract opportunity for the provision of: * Extended activities, to include physical, social and recreational sessions outside school hours during school term time for a minimum of 20 hours per week and for 39 weeks per year including weekends; * Eleven weeks of school holiday play scheme provision, with the exclusion of the Christmas holiday period, for a minimum of 25 hours per week; * Access to a range of specialist toys and equipment that will aid children's development through a specialist toy loan service. This Service will contribute to: The Breaks for Carers of Disabled Children Regulations (2011), The Local Offer of Services as detailed in Chapter 4 of the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice 0 - 25 years (Statutory Guidance) 2014 and The Children and Young Persons 'Act 2008 (s25) on local authorities to assist individuals who care for disabled children to continue to do so, by giving them a break from their caring responsibilities. The service will consist of: * A varied menu of play opportunities that are physical, recreational and creative for disabled children and young people; * Support children's socialisation with their peers outside school hours and during school holidays away from a school environment; * High quality provision delivered by qualified and experienced workers and volunteers; * Offer support with the management of challenging and/or risky behaviour of disabled children and young people; * Provide support to prevent children and young people from "becoming looked after" by the local authority; * Give the family a short break from caring; * Provide the disabled child or young person the opportunity to access a short break and take part in a range of positive activities and experiences; * Evidence of consultation with parents, children and Contractors on the type of extended activities and play scheme provision they would prefer to be delivered from the service, in particular families of disabled children and input from the parent led forum (1 Hart 1 Mind 1 Future); * A toy loan service providing a 'try before you buy' scheme, avoiding unnecessary waste of money. It also provides families with a wide range of toys and equipment which can be swapped to avoid over-stimulation and boredom. The service must be provided in a setting within the Borough of Hartlepool, registered with Ofsted, follow safer recruitment practices and be able to accommodate a minimum of 50 children per week between the ages of 3-18. The identified premises must be available for immediate utilisation on 1st April 2022 which aligns with the commencement date of the contract. Any prospective Contractor must ensure staff involved in the delivery of the provision are as a minimum, qualified to NVQ level 2 in Playwork/Childhood Studies or equivalent. All responsible people in charge of the operational day to day running will be qualified to NVQ level 3 or equivalent. Potential Providers should indicate their intention to tender for this contract by Registering onto the Council's e-tendering portal at: Log In (due-north.com) Registration is Free. Any comments/queries should be made via the messages section of this portal. Potential providers are asked to submit their intention to tender for this contract by 10th December 2021 If there is sufficient interest the tender opportunity will be advertised in the appropriate publications including Contracts Finder and on this e-tendering portal no earlier than 4th January 2022.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Extended Activities, 11 Week Play Scheme & Toy Loan Provision ProContract Reference DN582533 Hartlepool Borough Council would like to inform organisations of a potential future contract opportunity for the provision of: * Extended activities, to include physical, social and recreational sessions outside school hours during school term time for a minimum of 20 hours per week and for 39 weeks per year including weekends; * Eleven weeks of school holiday play scheme provision, with the exclusion of the Christmas holiday period, for a minimum of 25 hours per week; * Access to a range of specialist toys and equipment that will aid children's development through a specialist toy loan service. This Service will contribute to: The Breaks for Carers of Disabled Children Regulations (2011), The Local Offer of Services as detailed in Chapter 4 of the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice 0 - 25 years (Statutory Guidance) 2014 and The Children and Young Persons 'Act 2008 (s25) on local authorities to assist individuals who care for disabled children to continue to do so, by giving them a break from their caring responsibilities. The service will consist of: * A varied menu of play opportunities that are physical, recreational and creative for disabled children and young people; * Support children's socialisation with their peers outside school hours and during school holidays away from a school environment; * High quality provision delivered by qualified and experienced workers and volunteers; * Offer support with the management of challenging and/or risky behaviour of disabled children and young people; * Provide support to prevent children and young people from "becoming looked after" by the local authority; * Give the family a short break from caring; * Provide the disabled child or young person the opportunity to access a short break and take part in a range of positive activities and experiences; * Evidence of consultation with parents, children and Contractors on the type of extended activities and play scheme provision they would prefer to be delivered from the service, in particular families of disabled children and input from the parent led forum (1 Hart 1 Mind 1 Future); * A toy loan service providing a 'try before you buy' scheme, avoiding unnecessary waste of money. It also provides families with a wide range of toys and equipment which can be swapped to avoid over-stimulation and boredom. The service must be provided in a setting within the Borough of Hartlepool, registered with Ofsted, follow safer recruitment practices and be able to accommodate a minimum of 50 children per week between the ages of 3-18. The identified premises must be available for immediate utilisation on 1st April 2022 which aligns with the commencement date of the contract. Any prospective Contractor must ensure staff involved in the delivery of the provision are as a minimum, qualified to NVQ level 2 in Playwork/Childhood Studies or equivalent. All responsible people in charge of the operational day to day running will be qualified to NVQ level 3 or equivalent. Potential Providers should indicate their intention to tender for this contract by Registering onto the Council's e-tendering portal at: Log In (due-north.com) Registration is Free. Any comments/queries should be made via the messages section of this portal. Potential providers are asked to submit their intention to tender for this contract by 10th December 2021 If there is sufficient interest the tender opportunity will be advertised in the appropriate publications including Contracts Finder and on this e-tendering portal no earlier than 4th January 2022.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f7ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028733-2021
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jan 2022Expired
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
HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS24 8AY
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees

Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

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