--- title: "Flexible Procurement System for the Provision of Children's Short Breaks Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5ba79b26-4b40-4680-b548-622f86aec96c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5ba79b26-4b40-4680-b548-622f86aec96c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5ba79b26-4b40-4680-b548-622f86aec96c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5ba79b26-4b40-4680-b548-622f86aec96c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DONCASTER COUNCIL" published: "2023-07-03" --- # Flexible Procurement System for the Provision of Children's Short Breaks Services Buyer: DONCASTER COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ba79b26-4b40-4680-b548-622f86aec96c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5ba79b26-4b40-4680-b548-622f86aec96c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5ba79b26-4b40-4680-b548-622f86aec96c.json) ## Summary The City of Doncaster Council is initiating a tender for the establishment of a Flexible Procurement System for the Provision of Children's Short Breaks Services. This opportunity falls under the Health and social work services industry category. The tender involves five lots providing different types of support services, including Regulated Personal Support, Unregulated Support, Play, Leisure and Group Activities, Overnight Residential Support, and Regulated Personal Home Care. The deadline for tender submissions is August 31, 2030, with the contract period scheduled to start on September 1, 2030, and end on September 2, 2030. The buying organisation, Doncaster Council, located in Doncaster, United Kingdom, is overseeing this open procedure procurement. This tender by the City of Doncaster Council can be a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specializing in welfare services for children and young people. Businesses providing health and social work services or social work and related services are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. By participating, businesses can contribute to the provision of essential care and support services for children, potentially fostering business growth and social impact within the community. ## Notice The City of Doncaster Council (The Council) is to establish a Flexible Procurement System for the Provision of Children's Short Breaks Services There are five lots available: Lot 1: Regulated Personal Support. Personal support services will provide children and young people with an individual tailored support service that is personalised to meet their individual needs. Personal Support can range from supporting the individual or individuals to access suitable provision in the community or possible leisure activities. Personal care is physical help and/or prompting with eating, drinking, toileting, washing, bathing, health needs, nail and hair care in the community. Lot 2: Unregulated Support. Support services will provide children and young people with an individual tailored support service that is personalised to meet their needs while accessing suitable provision in the community or possible local leisure activities. Lot 3: Play, Leisure and Group Activities. Activities and group work support will provide children and young people with opportunities to access to a wide range of experiences and opportunities alongside their peers. This will be after school, at the weekend or in school holidays. They will be designed to enable children and young people to have fun, socialise, learn new skills and have the same opportunities as non-disabled young people. Lot 4: Overnight Residential Support. OFSTED registered overnight residential support will take place in settings that are as much like home as possible. Skilled and experienced staff will provide eligible children and young people with the opportunity to interact with others and develop communication, life, and social skills. Lot 5: Regulated Personal Home Care. Personal home care support that provides support for a young person, usually early morning, or early evening sessions any day of the week, ranging from 30-60 minutes per session to maintain their personal care routines. This may be before school or approaching bedtime. The family may also request overnight support in the family home. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55d0c748-92cd-4190-8442-bbc1b0f9831d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2030 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2030 - 2 Sep 2030 | | 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 | DONCASTER COUNCIL | | Locality | DONCASTER | | Post town | Doncaster | | Postcode | DN1 3BU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE35 Doncaster | | Local authority | Doncaster | | Electoral ward | Town | | Westminster constituency | Doncaster Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people ## Release History - 3 Jul 2023 at 14:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55d0c748-92cd-4190-8442-bbc1b0f9831d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55d0c748-92cd-4190-8442-bbc1b0f9831d 3rd July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=70238&B=UK Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104514 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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