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title: "Short Breaks Service"
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buyer: "BRACKNELL FOREST COUNCIL"
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# Short Breaks Service

Buyer: BRACKNELL FOREST COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-202ec97e-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Bracknell Forest Council is inviting tenders for a Short Breaks Service aimed at providing support for children and young people with disabilities. This procurement, classified under social work and related services, encompasses two lots across the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender was active until 3rd October 2016, with the award value set at £600,000 for a contract lasting up to five years, comprising an initial three-year period and two optional one-year extensions. Interested suppliers must register on the South East Business Portal to receive updates regarding changes or notifications throughout the process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in providing social care and support services. Businesses that have experience in offering tailored services for children with complex needs, or those involved in community welfare initiatives, would be particularly well-suited to bid. Engaging in this contract allows for the potential to expand service offerings whilst contributing positively to the welfare of families in the region.

## Notice

Organisations must register their interest against the advert on the South East Business Portal in order to receive any changes or notifications issued by the Council during this tender process. The Council wishes to procure a provider for a Short Breaks Service. Provision of short breaks for carers is a statutory duty. Targeted schemes form part of the Council's Tier 2 provision and support the early intervention work for children and young people (up to the age of 18) with disabilities, including complex needs, and their families. The contract will be divided and commissioned in two lots; each lot providing for one age range. Prospective tenderers will be able to bid for one or both lots. Contract award value based on maximum term of five years. Additional information: The contract duration will be for a maximum of five years, covering an initial period of three years plus 2 optional extensions, each of one year i.e. 3 + 1 + 1. The documentation is posted on the South East Business Portal. You must specifically register an interest on the South East Business Portal to be updated with any changes to the process and documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efa41dc4-a3c2-4a11-8c47-e02f7fdab7a4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRACKNELL FOREST COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRACKNELL |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG12 1JD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Electoral ward | Town Centre & The Parks |
| Westminster constituency | Bracknell |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KIDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2017 at 16:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efa41dc4-a3c2-4a11-8c47-e02f7fdab7a4
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3bf5333-d9be-44c0-821c-022451a96e51

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efa41dc4-a3c2-4a11-8c47-e02f7fdab7a4
  11th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3bf5333-d9be-44c0-821c-022451a96e51
  5th September 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.businessportal.southeastiep.gov.uk/
  South East Business Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk

## Provenance

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