--- title: "TC870 - Short Breaks for Children and Young People with a Disability Approved List - reopen" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-177c49d4-e3c6-4d6f-9df3-5397e0765196" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-177c49d4-e3c6-4d6f-9df3-5397e0765196" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-177c49d4-e3c6-4d6f-9df3-5397e0765196.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-177c49d4-e3c6-4d6f-9df3-5397e0765196.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-02-05" --- # TC870 - Short Breaks for Children and Young People with a Disability Approved List - reopen Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-177c49d4-e3c6-4d6f-9df3-5397e0765196 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-177c49d4-e3c6-4d6f-9df3-5397e0765196) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-177c49d4-e3c6-4d6f-9df3-5397e0765196.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Manchester City Council involves the reopening of an Approved List for the provision of short break services for children and young people with disabilities. This tender, titled "TC870 - Short Breaks for Children and Young People with a Disability Approved List - reopen," is classified under social work and related services, with a procurement value of £100,000. Interested providers are invited to apply for one or more of four available lots concerning personal care, sitting, befriending/outreach, and recreation activities. The tender period is open until 26 February 2018, and successful providers will commence services from 1 April 2018, continuing until 31 March 2019. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in social care services. Businesses offering personal care, recreational, or outreach services in the North West region of the United Kingdom are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With the potential to join an established Approved Provider List, companies can enhance their market presence and contribute to valuable community services. ## Notice This Approved List has been reopened and the council is seeking to invite providers onto the Approved list who can deliver a range of different options for short break services to children and young people with a disability. These are categorised under four headings; * Lot 1 - Personal Care Assistance Services * Lot 2 - Sitting Services * Lot 3 - Befriending/Outreach Services * Lot 4 - Sessional Recreation Activities Further information regarding the tender specification can be found in the invitation to tender documents which are available for download from the chest portal at www.the-chest.org.uk The Approved Provider List has been operational since 1 April 2017 for an initial 2 year period with an option to extend for up to an additional 2 years. The list has now been reopened to include new applications who will be included on the list from April 2018. Please note if you are currently on the Approved List you do not need to re-apply, however if you would like to be included on additional lots you must re-apply for those lots only. Additional information: Further information regarding the tender specification can be found in the invitation to tender documents which are available for download from the chest portal at www.the-chest.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41a71da8-af2e-4d52-99ad-8c0c209d9b4e | | 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 | 5 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M60 2LA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 5 Feb 2018 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41a71da8-af2e-4d52-99ad-8c0c209d9b4e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41a71da8-af2e-4d52-99ad-8c0c209d9b4e 5th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.manchester.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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