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SEND Short Breaks Activity Programme

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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24 Oct 2024 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking bids for the SEND Short Breaks Activity Programme, divided into four lots: Family Activities, Summer Schemes for children and young people, Saturday Clubs, and PA Support. This tender falls under the category of 'Welfare services for children and young people' and other related social and educational services. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 22nd November 2024. The services will be provided in the Sandwell region (UKG37) from 1st April 2025 until 31st March 2029, with an initial term of three years and a possible one-year extension. The procurement will be conducted through an open procedure using the In-tend e-Tendering System.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in welfare, health and social work services, as well as special education services. Companies that offer comprehensive family and youth support services, and have the capability to manage contracts over multiple years, will find this tender particularly suitable. The large contract value of £2,396,000 and the potential for multiple lot bids amplify growth opportunities for both small and large enterprises aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts. Successful bidders will assist in providing essential short break services to SEND children, improving their well-being and quality of life.

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Notice Title

SEND Short Breaks Activity Programme

Notice Description

The purpose of this service specification is to equip providers with the necessary background knowledge and service details to effectively bid for, and if successful at tender, deliver and performance manage the provision of specialist short breaks for SEND children, young people and their families in accordance with the Sandwell Children's Trust (The Trust) short breaks for families of SEND children principles.

Lot Information

Family Activities

The purpose of this service specification is to equip providers with the necessary background knowledge and service details to effectively bid for, and if successful at tender, deliver and performance manage the provision of specialist short breaks for SEND children, young people and their families in accordance with the Sandwell Children's Trust (The Trust) short breaks for families of SEND children principles. Additional information: Initial term of three (3) years with a possible extension of a further year

Renewal: The contract will be retendered in 4 years time subject to funding

Summer Schemes for children and young people

The purpose of this service specification is to equip providers with the necessary background knowledge and service details to effectively bid for, and if successful at tender, deliver and performance manage the provision of specialist short breaks for SEND children, young people and their families in accordance with the Sandwell Children's Trust (The Trust) short breaks for families of SEND children principles. Additional information: Initial term of three (3) years with a possible extension of a further year

Renewal: The contract will be retendered in 4 years time subject to funding

Saturday Clubs

The purpose of this service specification is to equip providers with the necessary background knowledge and service details to effectively bid for, and if successful at tender, deliver and performance manage the provision of specialist short breaks for SEND children, young people and their families in accordance with the Sandwell Children's Trust (The Trust) short breaks for families of SEND children principles. Additional information: Initial term of three (3) years with a possible extension of a further year

Renewal: The contract will be retendered in 4 years time subject to funding

PA Support

The purpose of this service specification is to equip providers with the necessary background knowledge and service details to effectively bid for, and if successful at tender, deliver and performance manage the provision of specialist short breaks for SEND children, young people and their families in accordance with the Sandwell Children's Trust (The Trust) short breaks for families of SEND children principles. Additional information: Initial term of three (3) years with a possible extension of a further year

Renewal: The contract will be retendered in 4 years time subject to funding

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b114
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034546-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80340000 - Special education services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,396,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Gaynor Martin
Contact Email
gaynor_martin@sandwellchildrenstrust.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG37 Sandwell

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

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