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title: "Framework for the Provision of Children's Short Break Activities and Support Services (Aiming High)"
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# Framework for the Provision of Children's Short Break Activities and Support Services (Aiming High)

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97f911f5-7d29-4e50-aa8f-ae3dc5d15cc6

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## Summary

Staffordshire County Council is seeking providers for a framework contract titled "Framework for the Provision of Children's Short Break Activities and Support Services (Aiming High)". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on daycare services for handicapped children and young people. The tender is currently in the Award stage, with a value of £800,000 and a minimum budget of £700,000. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2020 and will run until 31st March 2022. The tender process is classified as an open procedure with the deadline for submissions having been 4th December 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in children's services, particularly those experienced in working with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Potential providers include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) that can demonstrate expertise in delivering safe and enjoyable activities that meet the diverse needs of this demographic. Companies that can offer innovative and inclusive recreational activities, along with life skills training, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The Council is seeking to secure suitable Providers to provide Children's Short Break Activities and Support Services for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Providers are required who can offer Children's Short Break Activities and Support Services which are safe and enjoyable and promote independence and meet the varied needs of Children and Young People within Staffordshire. Comprises of 3 lots: Lot 1. Activities Family Attendance (Age 0-17 years) Family Attendance can be accessed by Children and Young People with SEND aged 0-17 years old, as in accordance with the specified Eligibility Criteria, and their Families. This may include parents / Carers, siblings and extended family members. Activities - Family Attendance may include, but are not limited to: * Family Fun / Information Days; * Leisure and Recreational Activities and Trips; Providers may facilitate activities specifically for Children and Young people with SEND and their Families to participate in or may seek to provide additional support / resources to enable Children and Young People with SEND and their Families to participate in 'existing universal' activities. The provision of Activities - Family Attendance may: * Enable the 'whole family unit' to spend 'quality time' participating in a fun and interesting activity; * Enable Children and Young People with SEND and their Families and Carers to connect / socialise with their local community; * Equip Families and Carers of Children and Young people with SEND with the skills and confidence to participate in further community based opportunities. Lot 2. Activities For Children / Young People Individual Attendance (Age 0-17 years) Activities for Children/Young People Individual Attendance can be accessed by Children and Young People with SEND aged 0-17 years old, as in accordance with the specified Eligibility Criteria, independently of their Families and Carers Activities for Children/Young People Individual Attendance may include, but are not limited to: * Preparing for independence; * Leisure and Recreational Activities and Trips; Providers may facilitate activities specifically for Children and Young People with SEND to participate in or may seek to provide additional support to enable Children and Young People with SEND to participate in 'existing universal' activities. Lot 3. Life / Independence Skills (Age 11-25 years) Lifeskills and Independence can be accessed by Children and Young People with SEND aged 11-25 years old, as in accordance with the specified Eligibility Criteria, independently of their Families and Carers. Providers will require skills in working with Children and Young People with SEND and their Families or Carers to identify and agree Individualised Person Centred Outcomes, to be achieved through this time limited provision, in advance of the physical provision of support commencing. Additional information: This is an electronic tender. Suppliers should register by completing their details on the Proactis e-tendering system: https:// supplierlive.proactisp2p.com and then register an interest in this opportunity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4020e76-57a6-4f39-9a15-cae33ae29655 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| 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 | 12 |
| Supplier names | ACTION FOR CHILDREN; CAUDWELL CHILDREN; CHASE AQUA RURAL; CHUCKLE PRODUCTIONS; CROSSROADS CARE STAFFORDSHIRE; EVERYONE ACTIVE; GARTMORE RIDING SCHOOL; LET US PLAY; PROGRESS CARE SOLUTIONS; SHERRATTS WOOD; STAFFORDSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST; WIGAN LEISURE AND CULTURE TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2020 at 15:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4020e76-57a6-4f39-9a15-cae33ae29655
- 1 Nov 2019 at 07:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ed7847c-f32e-4923-a03e-9b48cdd61f7f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4020e76-57a6-4f39-9a15-cae33ae29655
  23rd March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ed7847c-f32e-4923-a03e-9b48cdd61f7f
  1st November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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