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CS5978 Befriending Short Break Services Framework

Tower Hamlets

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24 Apr 2025 at 14:58

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06 Sep 2024 at 16:02

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05 Sep 2024 at 17:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "CS5978 Befriending Short Break Services Framework" was undertaken by Tower Hamlets, a regional or local authority located in London, UK. This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category. The framework aims to provide befriending services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The procurement was managed through an open procedure, in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, with a total estimated contract value of £980,825 for a duration of four years. The procurement status has been completed, with the contract signed on 3rd December 2024, and a framework agreement established that allows for spot-purchase arrangements.

This tender creates significant business opportunities for providers specializing in health and social care services, particularly those with experience in serving children and young people with a range of disabilities. Suitable businesses would include small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in autism support, severe learning difficulties, and complex health needs caregiving. Companies awarded under this framework, such as ELEVEN SISTERS HEALTH CARE LIMITED and others, have the opportunity to form strategic partnerships with Tower Hamlets, potentially expanding their client base, securing long-term business growth, and contributing to community welfare programs in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CS5978 Befriending Short Break Services Framework

Notice Description

The subject matter of the framework is a befriending service for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The Service will enable and support children and young people to live ordinary family lives, have fun, try new activities, gain independence and make friends. The Service will also provide families with a short break from their caring responsibilities

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tower Hamlets sought expressions of interest from suitably skilled and experienced suppliers to deliver Befriending Short Break Services. The services will be available for children and young people aged five to 17 (up to a child's 18th birthday), who: * are on the autistic spectrum (Autistic Spectrum Disorder - ASD); and / or * have severe learning difficulties; and / or * have complex health needs, including (although not limited to) those with physical and / or learning disabilities, those who require palliative care (continuing care), and those with associated sensory impairments and must also be available to young people with disabilities who are aged 18 to 25, on a spot-purchase basis (i.e. care package to be purchased, as and when needed, on a case-by-case basis). The successful provider will enter into contract with Tower Hamlets utilising Framework Agreement included in the Tender pack, then subsequently utilising the call-off agreement also included for each project requirement. Tower Hamlets followed the Open procurement procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049890
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016816-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£1,226,030 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£980,825 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Tower Hamlets
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 1BJ
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ELEVEN SISTERS HEALTH CARE LIMITED

Nubah Social Care Ltd

Supreme Company and Sons LTd

The Qalb Short Break Services Limited

Further Information

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