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title: "SCHLD00113"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5cd0076b-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# SCHLD00113

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5cd0076b-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Accommodation Based Respite Service, identified as SCHLD00113, is being conducted by Staffordshire County Council. This contract falls under the social work and related services category (CPV code 85300000) and is located in the West Midlands, specifically in Burton-Upon-Trent and Cannock, Staffordshire. The procurement was initiated through an open procedure, with the contract starting on 1 April 2016 and an initial term of two years, potentially extendable for up to an additional two years. The tender period concluded on 17 December 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in providing social and community services, particularly those specialising in services for individuals with learning disabilities and autism. Companies that focus on delivering person-centred care and have experience in managing residential services for complex needs would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract value of approximately £4.06 million indicates the potential for substantial growth for capable service providers in this sector.

## Notice

The purpose of the Service is to enable Customers who reside in the Contract Area and who are also aged seventeen(17) years and over with a Learning Disability and/or Autistic Spectrum Condition to access Accommodation Based Respite Service at a five (5) bedded residential unit in Burton-Upon-Trent and a ten (10) bedded residential unit in Cannock, Staffordshire. The objective of the Service is to provide the best possible accommodation based respite service in accordance with the lifestyle and wishes of each individual Customer and their family, incorporating a person centred philosophy of service delivery and promoting each Customer's ability to develop an awareness with practical application and encouragement to express their rights, inclusion, choice and independence. For the avoidance of doubt this shall include the provision of respite services for Customers with complex needs (including health needs) who may also display behaviours that challenge the service and others residing within the service. CONTRACT START DATE: 01/04/16 INITIAL CONTRACT PERIOD: 2 years OPTIONAL EXTENSION PERIOD(S): 1 year plus a further 1 year FINISH DATE (inc. extensions): 31/03/2020

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86e0716e-7aaf-4337-b8c2-f1d5e102a4bf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,061,460 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,061,460 |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIFEWAYS COMMUNITY CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86e0716e-7aaf-4337-b8c2-f1d5e102a4bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86e0716e-7aaf-4337-b8c2-f1d5e102a4bf
  26th February 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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