--- title: "SLOUGH CHILDREN FIRST (SCF) SHORT BREAK SERVICES" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4c7f9116-0496-41ba-89c2-72de6c3492f5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4c7f9116-0496-41ba-89c2-72de6c3492f5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c7f9116-0496-41ba-89c2-72de6c3492f5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c7f9116-0496-41ba-89c2-72de6c3492f5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-23" --- # SLOUGH CHILDREN FIRST (SCF) SHORT BREAK SERVICES Buyer: SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c7f9116-0496-41ba-89c2-72de6c3492f5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4c7f9116-0496-41ba-89c2-72de6c3492f5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c7f9116-0496-41ba-89c2-72de6c3492f5.json) ## Summary Slough Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring services for the "Slough Children First (SCF) Short Break Services" initiative. This project, falling under the Health and Social Work Services category, aims to support children and young people with disabilities and their families in Slough, promoting their resilience and independence. The tender is specified as an Open procedure (above threshold), and the deadline for submissions is 27th September 2024 at 14:00. The contract period is slated to run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The services are required to be local to the community, providing early help and regular breaks to meet the needs of children with disabilities and their families, thus reducing the need for more significant future support. The primary location for service delivery is the postal code SL1 3UF in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those equipped to address the unique needs of children with disabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, making this an inclusive procurement process that promotes community-based support services. Companies that can provide accessible and localised care solutions designed to integrate children with disabilities into community activities will find this an excellent chance for business growth. This project not only fosters business expansion but also contributes significantly to community well-being and resilience. ## Notice The services will ensure that children and young people with disabilities and their families residing in Slough are supported to be resilient and to live as independently as possible. As far as possible, services should be accessible and local to their community. Services will focus on early help and regular breaks to meet the needs of children and young people with disabilities, enhance the well-being of the child and their family, and reduce the need for more significant support in the future. The short breaks programme is open to all CYPs who: o Reside in Slough o Have a disability and additional needs and may require support to participate fully in leisure or recreation activities. o Are aged between birth and eighteen Short Breaks Services are essential for children with disabilities, their parents/ carers, to ensure better outcomes, provide and promote opportunities in the community and to prevent escalation of their needs, where possible. Additional information: See tender documents Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b05d064-6c3d-4e25-93cc-56f5ab6a94c7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 23 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BERKSHIRE | | Post town | Slough | | Postcode | SL1 3UF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East | | Local authority | Slough | | Electoral ward | Chalvey | | Westminster constituency | Slough | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 23 Aug 2024 at 16:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b05d064-6c3d-4e25-93cc-56f5ab6a94c7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b05d064-6c3d-4e25-93cc-56f5ab6a94c7 23rd August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.slough.gov.uk Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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