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The Provision of Short Breaks for Disabled Children and Young People who have Complex Care Needs

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is conducting a procurement process for the tender titled "The Provision of Short Breaks for Disabled Children and Young People who have Complex Care Needs." This initiative falls under the services category, specifically aimed at addressing the needs of children aged 5-18 with Severe Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders. The procurement method is classified as limited, with an award procedure conducted without prior publication of a call for competition. The tender process has recently completed, and the contract was signed on 31 March 2022, with an overall contract value of £11,925,000. The service provider must be located within a 35-mile radius of West and East Lothian, ensuring adherence to various qualification standards, including registration with the Care Inspectorate and appropriate staffing qualifications.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in care services, particularly those experienced in working with vulnerable children and adolescents. Providers equipped to manage overnight care and support for children with complex needs will find this tender particularly relevant. Companies should demonstrate capabilities in staffing, clinical support, and facility management, ensuring they meet specific criteria such as staffing ratios and facility adaptations for a safe environment. The successful provider will not only secure a long-term contract but also contribute meaningfully to local community services across the four local authorities involved.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Short Breaks for Disabled Children and Young People who have Complex Care Needs

Notice Description

The service is to provide over night short breaks support for children with Severe Intellectual Disability (ID) and Autism Spectrum Disorder ( ASD). The children are referred from 4 Local Authorities (East Lothian, Midlothian, West Lothian, City of Edinburgh Council) and range in age from 5-18years. They all have Behavioural Support Plans and there requires to be support and advice given by a Clinical Psychologist to assist in the delivery of the support. It is expected that the staffing ratio of 1 staff to 1 child will be required to support this group of children. The provider will need to be Care Inspectorate registered, have staff qualified at SVQ level 3 and with an HNC and have a strong management team to support staff working with this cohort of children. The provider needs to also have a building that can accommodate single rooms for seven children along with appropriate staff facilities. This needs to be approximately within a 35 miles radius from the borders of West and East Lothian. The building also needs to be adapted to ensure a safe and caring environment for the children - this needs to include windows and doors that are reinforced, secure furniture, a secure garden with appropriate play equipment, space for medical equipment and secure storage of medication.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service is to provide over night short breaks support for children with Severe Intellectual Disability (ID) and Autism Spectrum Disorder ( ASD). This tender process, and award of an initial 5-year contract (with 5-year extension option) will give the commissioning local authorities and families confidence in the continuity of service. It will also enable the provider to plan for the service on a long-term basis with confidence.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000649071
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR447216
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,925,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

Contact Name
Cameron Garland
Contact Email
cameron.garland@edinburgh.gov.uk, cpu@westlothian.gov.uk, procurement@eastlothian.gov.uk, procurement@midlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312707500, +44 1315296251, +44 1506281814, +44 1620827827

Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTION FOR CHILDREN SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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