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title: "Activities for children with Asperger's / ASD"
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# Activities for children with Asperger's / ASD

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-280c431f-2722-41c5-9526-d82c6794613c

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## Summary

The Cornwall Council has recently awarded a contract titled "Activities for children with Asperger's / ASD," aimed at providing essential services for disabled children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement process, classified under health and social work services, followed an open procedure allowing various suppliers to participate. The award was published on 2nd August 2018, and the contract commenced on 1st April 2017, lasting until 31st March 2020. The total contract value is £693,000, reflecting the significance of the services offered to vulnerable children within the community.

This tender presents a considerable opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSE), to engage in the provision of specialised services for children with Asperger's and ASD. Companies that focus on disability support, therapeutic services, and life skills development would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts in this sector. By participating in similar tenders, businesses can expand their service offerings and contribute positively to the wellbeing of children and families in their local communities.

## Notice

Disabled Children and Therapy Service Vision Some of the most vulnerable disabled children and young people in Cornwall are those with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Disabilities. These children will be safeguarded and supported to achieve a better life for themselves and a brighter future. All disabled children and young people with disabilities are children first and have the same rights as others in their peer group to be healthy, stay safe, enjoy and achieve, have access to economic well-being and able to make a positive contribution to their communities. The Council wishes to re-commission services for providing short break sessions to develop life skills for disabled children and young people with Aspergers /ASD.The incumbent provider has consistently worked with: Group for 7- 11 years Approximately 50 disabled children and young people with ASD in the last 12 months Group for 13- 18 years Approximately 60 disabled children and young people with ASD in the last 12 months. The service operates a country wide service. The service also includes some holiday activities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f91b0b5a-dc05-486e-8047-34bf465ca3c3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £392,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £693,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE DREADNOUGHT CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2018 at 11:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f91b0b5a-dc05-486e-8047-34bf465ca3c3
- 3 Jan 2017 at 10:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45313f2a-c2ed-4b9d-8168-1814a7e148dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f91b0b5a-dc05-486e-8047-34bf465ca3c3
  2nd August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45313f2a-c2ed-4b9d-8168-1814a7e148dc
  3rd January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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