--- title: "Disabled Children's Short Breaks Tender (3 x contracts)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-02bc61f0-5b76-4207-b5a0-83de2ec28a66" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-02bc61f0-5b76-4207-b5a0-83de2ec28a66" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02bc61f0-5b76-4207-b5a0-83de2ec28a66.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02bc61f0-5b76-4207-b5a0-83de2ec28a66.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CORNWALL COUNCIL" published: "2021-10-07" --- # Disabled Children's Short Breaks Tender (3 x contracts) Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02bc61f0-5b76-4207-b5a0-83de2ec28a66 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-02bc61f0-5b76-4207-b5a0-83de2ec28a66) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02bc61f0-5b76-4207-b5a0-83de2ec28a66.json) ## Summary The Cornwall Council is issuing a tender for the "Disabled Children's Short Breaks Tender," encompassing three contracts aimed at providing essential services for disabled children across the health and social work services industry. The tender period concludes on 8th November 2021, while the contract itself is set to commence on 1st April 2022 and run until 31st March 2027. These services are aimed at enhancing the quality of life for children ages 5 to 25 with various disabilities, focusing on locations throughout Cornwall, with specific delivery addresses noted in the procurement documentation. This open procurement process is structured to invite a wide range of bidders from relevant sectors. This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in social care services, education support, and activities tailored for children with disabilities. Suitable competitors include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can deliver engaging and supportive experiences for disabled children and young people. The provision of these services will not only help address community needs but also allow businesses to establish long-term contracts with a reputable entity like Cornwall Council. ## Notice Short Description: This tender is for three Cornwall Council Disabled Children's Short Breaks contracts, the PIN notices for which were previously published under separate cover: Pro-Social Learning Activities for Children Diagnosed with Asperger's / Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) (Lot 1) Previous Reference number: DN543079 Previous Publication reference: 2021/S 000-016562 Group Activities for Children and Young People with Sensory Loss (Lot 2) Previous Reference number: DN543085 Previous Publication reference: 2021/S 000-016560 Disabled Children's Play Scheme and Youth Groups (Lot 3) Previous Reference number: DN543081 Previous Publication reference: 2021/S 000-016561 Lot 1 - Pro-Social Learning Activities for Children Diagnosed with Asperger's / Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) Short break services for disabled children and young people diagnosed with Asperger's / Autistic Spectrum Condition to meet statutory duties, national guidance, local strategic priorities and best practice. The provision of pro-social learning activities for children diagnosed with Asperger's/Autistic Spectrum Condition. The current contract requires the provision of: * A short break service in the form of weekly sessions for children and young people who attend mainstream school with a diagnosis of Asperger's / Autistic Spectrum Condition ages 8-18. * Sessions which focus on the development of social skills and to support individuals to develop skills to independently attend mainstream activities / clubs that they have an interest in. * Fun and positive short break opportunities where children and young people feel safe, are encouraged and supported to develop new friendships Lot 2 - Group Activities for Children and Young People with Sensory Loss The contract aims to provide a range of fun and positive experiences for disabled children and young people aged 11-19 years who have a single or dual sensory impairment and additional complex needs. The service is expected to deliver a county wide provision: * 2 days per month (term time) / 72 days or 1080 hours * 1 day per week (holiday period) / 16 weeks or 120 hours. * The service requirement is for a minimum of 24 individuals with sensory impairments or other complex needs throughout Cornwall. Lot 3 - Disabled Children's Play Scheme and Youth Groups The aim of this service is to deliver: * An Activity Play Scheme for Children with a disability aged 5-18 years. The Activity Play Scheme currently supports children with a wide range of disabilities. * Countywide youth groups, covering the East, Mid and West of Cornwall for disabled children and young people aged 14 - 25. * Targeted activity days for children and young people with more complex and profound conditions will be delivered as part of this service. The provider will be required to manage the referrals for access to the service. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1c0ca41-161f-4197-89a1-81ea49b56665 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,620,800 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CORNWALL COUNCIL | | Locality | TRURO | | Post town | Truro | | Postcode | TR1 3AY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick | | Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 7 Oct 2021 at 17:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1c0ca41-161f-4197-89a1-81ea49b56665 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1c0ca41-161f-4197-89a1-81ea49b56665 7th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.cornwall.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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