--- title: "Short Breaks Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9a0e9c9b-4502-41c7-b5fc-71193ef7c7cd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9a0e9c9b-4502-41c7-b5fc-71193ef7c7cd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a0e9c9b-4502-41c7-b5fc-71193ef7c7cd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a0e9c9b-4502-41c7-b5fc-71193ef7c7cd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-12-06" --- # Short Breaks Service Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a0e9c9b-4502-41c7-b5fc-71193ef7c7cd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9a0e9c9b-4502-41c7-b5fc-71193ef7c7cd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a0e9c9b-4502-41c7-b5fc-71193ef7c7cd.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently engaged in the procurement of the "Short Breaks Service", aimed at providing support for children and young people with disabilities. This procurement falls under the "Health and social work services" industry category, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure, which enables wider participation. The tender period is set to conclude on 21st January 2019 at 17:00, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2019 and run until 31st March 2021. Interested parties must register through the In-tend e-Tendering System to access relevant documentation and submit their bids. This tender represents a valuable opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) that provide health and social care services. Companies with expertise in delivering support services tailored to children with disabilities and their families would be particularly well-suited to compete. By participating in this tender, businesses can expand their portfolio, engage with local government contracts, and contribute to crucial community services, potentially leading to long-term partnerships with the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. ## Notice Short Breaks Services Tender for Short Breaks Services for children and young people with disabilities The Trust will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View the On-Line Questionnaire and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. Please be mindful that if you are cut and pasting your question responses onto the On-Line Questionnaire that you do so from a notepad document, this is due to the fact that some special characters are not accepted within the On-Line Questionnaire. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 21 January 2019 at 17.00hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/714930f5-d12b-46ea-afc7-1284a6d637eb | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 9EX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 6 Dec 2018 at 11:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/714930f5-d12b-46ea-afc7-1284a6d637eb - 6 Dec 2018 at 11:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/714930f5-d12b-46ea-afc7-1284a6d637eb - 3 Dec 2018 at 15:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/714930f5-d12b-46ea-afc7-1284a6d637eb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/714930f5-d12b-46ea-afc7-1284a6d637eb 6th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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