--- title: "Framework for the provision of Targerted Short Breaks Activities for Children with Disabilities" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-88bdedbb-8f02-4ef9-affe-40709eda0369" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-88bdedbb-8f02-4ef9-affe-40709eda0369" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-88bdedbb-8f02-4ef9-affe-40709eda0369.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-88bdedbb-8f02-4ef9-affe-40709eda0369.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-16" --- # Framework for the provision of Targerted Short Breaks Activities for Children with Disabilities Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88bdedbb-8f02-4ef9-affe-40709eda0369 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-88bdedbb-8f02-4ef9-affe-40709eda0369) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-88bdedbb-8f02-4ef9-affe-40709eda0369.json) ## Summary The Cumbria County Council is seeking services through an open tender titled "Framework for the provision of Targeted Short Breaks Activities for Children with Disabilities." This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and has a budget of £7,982,000. The tender period closes on 12 July 2021, and the contract will commence on 1 February 2022, lasting until 31 January 2025. Service delivery is to be conducted across various locations in the United Kingdom, targeting young people in school years 1 to 13 who are eligible for support based on the Authority's assessment process. This opportunity is particularly suitable for businesses that specialise in health and social services, specifically those that can provide targeted activities for children with disabilities. Companies offering innovative approaches to care and engagement, as well as those able to meet the Authority's service monitoring and reporting requirements, will find this tender beneficial. By participating, businesses can expand their service offerings, foster community support, and contribute to the well-being of disabled children and their families. ## Notice The Authority is commissioning Targeted Short Break Activities for disabled children and young people to meet our statutory duties, national guidance, local strategic priorities and deliver best practice. The three principal reasons for commissioning this service are:- i. To support the Authority to meet their statutory responsibilities in relation to Short Breaks provision for disabled children and young people. ii. To support the Authority to procure services for gaps in Short Break Services for disabled children and young people. iii. To ensure that disabled children and young people are effectively supported through the transition from childhood to adulthood alongside independent living. The objectives of the Targeted Short Break Activities Service are: i. Prevent family breakdown; ii. Promote healthy and active lives; iii. Promote independence; iv. Children and young people are safe, nurtured and achieving; v. Support good outcomes for young people by being responsive to changing demand and meet emerging needs; vi. Service Providers meet contract monitoring and financial reporting requirements specified by the Authority. Eligibility for Targeted Short Break Activities is set out in the Authority's Short Breaks Statement. This Statement is reviewed regularly, and as such, eligibility criteria may change. Service Providers shall deliver Targeted Short Break Activities to young people with who have been identified as eligible by the Authority. Targeted Short Break Activities support young people and allows their parents or full-time carers to have a break from their caring responsibilities. Support is intended for young people in School Years 1 to 13, however the actual age at which these services are provided for each individual, and the age at which they cease, will be determined through the Authority's assessment process. Targeted Short Break Activities do not support parents and carers of disabled young people to work. There are separate duties on local authorities in relation to childcare for disabled children under the Childcare Act 2006. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a34425e-960e-4818-b31d-f88f0311956b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,982,000 | | 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 | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CARLISLE | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA1 1RD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Carlisle | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 16 Jun 2021 at 15:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a34425e-960e-4818-b31d-f88f0311956b - 11 Jun 2021 at 10:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e21c9115-9b0a-4d47-8f95-3b3a34cf898c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a34425e-960e-4818-b31d-f88f0311956b 16th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e21c9115-9b0a-4d47-8f95-3b3a34cf898c 11th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0be4abbc-a2ca-eb11-810c-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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