--- title: "Framework for the provision of a Short Breaks Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-75c685b9-c69b-4c0b-9be9-c5314de86426" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-75c685b9-c69b-4c0b-9be9-c5314de86426" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-75c685b9-c69b-4c0b-9be9-c5314de86426.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-75c685b9-c69b-4c0b-9be9-c5314de86426.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL" published: "2017-10-25" --- # Framework for the provision of a Short Breaks Service Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75c685b9-c69b-4c0b-9be9-c5314de86426 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-75c685b9-c69b-4c0b-9be9-c5314de86426) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-75c685b9-c69b-4c0b-9be9-c5314de86426.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Derby City Council seeking a service provider for a Framework for the provision of a Short Breaks Service. This initiative falls under the health and social work services category and aims to support disabled children and young people in the East Midlands, UK. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with a deadline for suppliers to express interest by 17:00 on 26th November 2017, and the final submission deadline set for 10:00 on 27th November 2017. The expected contract period starts on 1st April 2018 and ends on 31st March 2020, with an estimated contract value of £1.6 million and a minimum value of £800,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the provision of health and social services, particularly those capable of offering specialist support for disabled children and young people. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to respond, as demonstrated by the Authority's encouragement of Direct Payments and partnership arrangements. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate relevant experience and a commitment to delivering quality services that enhance the well-being of vulnerable groups. ## Notice The aim of this service will be to provide specialist group and 1:1 support at home or out in the community to disabled children and young people so that they are able to enjoy activities in these environments and spend time away from their parents/carers so that they are able to have a break from caring also. Short breaks form part of a continuum of services that support disabled children, young people and their families and are provided to give: * Disabled children and young people enjoyable experiences away from their primary carers, thereby contributing to their personal and social development, reducing social isolation and their overall wellbeing; * Parents and carers a necessary and valuable break from their caring responsibilities. The Authority wishes to encourage the culture of Direct Payments over time. The Authority also reserves the right to use other procurement routes for some specific requirements. There is no guarantee given as to the quantity or regularity of call off contracts to be made. For these reasons, no guarantees of business value or volume can be given. Service Providers will have to form their own views as to the potential for such an arrangement. Where the Customer is selecting to use Direct Payments they may ask the Authority for guidance relating to providers of services that come under this framework agreement. The Authority will confirm to the Direct Payment Customer that the Service Providers on the framework are of sufficient standing to use. This does not imply any guarantee that Direct Payment Customers will use Service Providers that are on the Framework Tenderers are required to demonstrate their relevant knowledge and experience of having provided similar services to those being tendered. Tenders are invited from individual organisations or a consortium of organisations working in partnership to deliver the services Please note, suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation, must do so by 17:00 on 26th November 2017. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a comprehensive response. The deadline for returns is 10:00 on 27th November 2017. For further information, please go to the Council's e-tendering system at https://www.eastmidstenders.org where you can express interest (reference DN301486) and obtain the documents. Please note we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c19fbf94-8edf-4cfa-af87-a19fbe11de93 | | 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 | 25 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,600,000 | | 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 | DERBY CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 2FS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Darley | | Westminster constituency | Derby South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 25 Oct 2017 at 07:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c19fbf94-8edf-4cfa-af87-a19fbe11de93 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c19fbf94-8edf-4cfa-af87-a19fbe11de93 25th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.eastmidstenders.org - https://www.eastmidstenders.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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