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title: "Short Breaks - Childrens Services"
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# Short Breaks - Childrens Services

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81199e22-464e-485b-a012-a7d74ee87f9d

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council involves the awarding of a contract titled "Short Breaks - Children's Services" within the health and social work services industry category. The procurement was conducted under an open procedure, and the tendering phase concluded on 7th October 2021. The awarded contract is set to commence on 20th December 2021 and will run until 31st March 2025. The successful bidder, Endorphins Group, will provide community-based short breaks for children and young people with targeted and complex needs, as detailed in Lot 1 of the tender documentation.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social care services, particularly those that cater to children with special needs. Suitable competitors would include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that can deliver innovative and supportive solutions. By participating in this tender, these businesses can expand their service offerings and establish beneficial partnerships within the public sector, ultimately fostering growth and enhancing community support services.

## Notice

Lot 1 Community Based short breaks for children and young people with Targeted Needs and Complex/Specialist Needs Lot 2 Brokerage Service - Support to access the Creative Breaks service and participation into universal services Tendered under Light Touch Regime. Documents are available on The Chest, www.the-chest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/710af584-39d8-490e-aec3-deb3ac22db2c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £502,530 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENDORPHINS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2021 at 08:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/710af584-39d8-490e-aec3-deb3ac22db2c
- 6 Sep 2021 at 10:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e1e59b3-57ef-4eb3-825a-d4fc6256bb50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/710af584-39d8-490e-aec3-deb3ac22db2c
  15th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e1e59b3-57ef-4eb3-825a-d4fc6256bb50
  6th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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