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title: "Award of contract for the provision of Residential Short Break Service for Children with Life Limiting and Life Shortening Conditions"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL"
published: "2018-09-20"
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# Award of contract for the provision of Residential Short Break Service for Children with Life Limiting and Life Shortening Conditions

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30d37c7b-059f-4256-84a1-31fc17a83891

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## Summary

The South Tyneside Council has awarded a contract titled "Award of contract for the provision of Residential Short Break Service for Children with Life Limiting and Life Shortening Conditions." This procurement falls under the health services industry category and is located in the North East of England. The procurement process was initiated through a single tender action method, with the contract being awarded on 31 May 2018, following the completion of the tender period. The contract, valued at £60,000, commenced on 1 June 2018 and will run until 30 September 2019.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specializing in health services, particularly those offering care for children with complex needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete in this tender, given the council's preference for these types of suppliers. Firms that can deliver CQC-registered overnight residential services with nursing input will be particularly relevant to this opportunity, allowing them to enhance their service offerings within a critical sector.

## Notice

This is a contract award for the provision of CQC registered overnight residential short break service for children with life limiting and life shortening conditions who require a level of nursing input.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d91699fc-518a-49e7-8182-a926b1771fbf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE33 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents |
| Westminster constituency | South Shields |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ST OSWALD'S HOSPICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2018 at 09:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d91699fc-518a-49e7-8182-a926b1771fbf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d91699fc-518a-49e7-8182-a926b1771fbf
  20th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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