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title: "Families with Disabled Children (SFDC) CFN"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-362da2da-1007-4dbb-afe7-53eba7f37701"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# Families with Disabled Children (SFDC) CFN

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-362da2da-1007-4dbb-afe7-53eba7f37701

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the Families with Disabled Children (SFDC) CFN programme. The contract, valued at £6,997,155 GBP, falls under the Administration services category. The contract was awarded following a selective procurement method, with a tender period ending on 21st March 2023. The contract runs from 1st October 2023 to 31st March 2026, covering multiple regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses offering services related to holidays and outings, recreation, computers, furniture, medical costs, and more could be well-suited to compete. The Department for Education is the buying organisation, and the procurement stage is complete, marking a significant milestone for potential suppliers looking to engage in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Contracts finder notice for awarded Contract of Support for Families with Disabled Children (SFDC) The purpose of the SFDC programme is to improve the lives of low-income families in England raising disabled or seriously ill children or young people by providing grants that allow these families to benefit from items and activities that would otherwise be inaccessible. The types of support provided includes, amongst others: - Holidays and outings / family breaks; - Recreation / home entertainment; - Computers; - Clothing and bedding; - Furniture; - White goods; - Hospital visiting costs; and - Support with medical costs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19a65012-006d-4aff-bd6a-1e1721832ff8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,997,155 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,997,155 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FAMILY FUND TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75100000 - Administration services

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2023 at 14:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19a65012-006d-4aff-bd6a-1e1721832ff8
- 7 Oct 2022 at 11:15 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9c63f4a-0892-4a61-97a8-73c5d9fa54c8

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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19a65012-006d-4aff-bd6a-1e1721832ff8
  5th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9c63f4a-0892-4a61-97a8-73c5d9fa54c8
  7th October 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
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