--- title: "CS5978 Befriending Short Break Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-47688fa0-514b-452d-805c-279fcc827015" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-47688fa0-514b-452d-805c-279fcc827015" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-47688fa0-514b-452d-805c-279fcc827015.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-47688fa0-514b-452d-805c-279fcc827015.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TOWER HAMLETS" published: "2024-09-06" --- # CS5978 Befriending Short Break Services Framework Buyer: TOWER HAMLETS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47688fa0-514b-452d-805c-279fcc827015 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-47688fa0-514b-452d-805c-279fcc827015) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-47688fa0-514b-452d-805c-279fcc827015.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is currently in the tender stage for the "CS5978 Befriending Short Break Services Framework." This procurement process seeks to appoint four providers to deliver services catering to children and young people aged five to 17 with autism, severe learning difficulties, complex health needs, and associated sensory impairments. The total estimated value over the four-year contract term is £980,825. The framework agreement will also cover spot-purchase services for disabled young people aged 18 to 25. The procurement follows the Open procedure as per the Public Contracts Register 2015, with the tender period ending on 17th October 2024. The contract is set to commence on 15th April 2025 and will continue until 14th April 2029. This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses experienced in providing health and social work services, particularly those skilled in supporting children and young people with disabilities. Ideal candidates include SMEs and VCSEs with a proven track record in delivering respite care services. By leveraging the Framework Agreement, successful providers can secure steady work over the contract period and expand their service offerings in the London area. The detailed tender documentation provides essential guidance on the requirements and expectations, ensuring that interested suppliers can prepare competitive proposals. ## Notice London Borough of Tower Hamlets is looking to procure four suitable providers to form a framework to deliver Befriending Short Break Services. The contract will be for four years and the estimated value of the total four year term is PS980,825 Additional information: Tower Hamlets are seeking expressions of interest from suitably skilled and experienced suppliers to deliver Befriending Short Break Services. The services Service will be available for children and young people aged five to 17 (up to a child's 18th birthday), who: * are on the autistic spectrum (Autistic Spectrum Disorder - ASD); and / or * have severe learning difficulties; and / or * have complex health needs, including (although not limited to) those with physical and / or learning disabilities, those who require palliative care (continuing care), and those with associated sensory impairments and must also be available to young people with disabilities who are aged 18 to 25, on a spot-purchase basis (i.e. care package to be purchased, as and when needed, on a case-by-case basis). The successful provider will enter into contract with Tower Hamlets utilising Framework Agreement included in the Tender pack, then utilising the call-off agreement also included for each project requirement. Tower Hamlets are following the Open procurement procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Register 2015. Full information can be found in the attached tender documentation ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60ee3394-9cff-4bec-bc03-32492c65fd17 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Apr 2025 - 14 Apr 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £980,825 | | 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 | TOWER HAMLETS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E1 1BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Whitechapel | | Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 6 Sep 2024 at 15:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60ee3394-9cff-4bec-bc03-32492c65fd17 - 6 Sep 2024 at 14:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7024946-79e9-4405-8905-3372bb8d573a - 5 Sep 2024 at 16:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45af0d44-4239-4f8a-9c04-8793b40da55a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60ee3394-9cff-4bec-bc03-32492c65fd17 6th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7024946-79e9-4405-8905-3372bb8d573a 6th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45af0d44-4239-4f8a-9c04-8793b40da55a 5th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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