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title: "The Provision of a Specialist Residential Short Breaks Service for Young People aged 11 - 19 with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Complex Behavioural Needs (Referred to as The Vines)"
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# The Provision of a Specialist Residential Short Breaks Service for Young People aged 11 - 19 with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Complex Behavioural Needs (Referred to as The Vines)

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ffd3c33-c89d-4e1e-a6f3-f7c2e79b0fa1

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## Summary

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking proposals for a Specialist Residential Short Breaks Service targeted at young people aged 11 to 19 with learning disabilities, autism, and complex behavioural needs, referred to as "The Vines". The contract, which has a budget cap of £1,760,000 for an initial period of 24 months, is set to commence on 1st April 2022, with potential extension options of up to 12 months. This opportunity falls within the health and social work services sector and employs an open procurement method. The tender period concluded on 15th November 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those with expertise in supporting young individuals with complex needs. Companies that have experience in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) principles and the capacity to manage residential care for vulnerable populations would be well-positioned to compete. The contract's focus on maintaining quality while achieving cost efficiencies makes it appealing for both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger organisations dedicated to this sector.

## Notice

Buckinghamshire Council (BC) is tendering for the provision of a Specialist Residential Short Breaks Service for Learning Disabled Young People aged 11 - 19 with Complex Behavioural Needs. This will be provided in a specifically designed 6 bed residential unit that will be leased to the provider from the Local Authority. The provider will need to demonstrate a high level of skill in delivering a service to young people with high levels of complex needs and a robust knowledge of the principles of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS). Whilst maintaining the current service delivery the provider will be required to work with BC to optimise service delivery to ensure cost efficiencies whilst maintaining a high-quality service. The current specialist residential short breaks provision for complex behaviour needs is contracted to an external provider which is due to expire and therefore TUPE may apply. The contract start date is 1st April 2022. The contract term is 24 months with the option to extend for up to 12 months. A budget cap has been set at PS1,760,000.00 for the initial contract term (24 months).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c505dc78-7871-4e64-88be-2fb2e229e843 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,640,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,560,000 |
| 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACTION FOR CHILDREN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2022 at 13:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c505dc78-7871-4e64-88be-2fb2e229e843
- 12 Oct 2021 at 08:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/289cea40-ddd3-4dbd-b1a2-d421bee2710f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c505dc78-7871-4e64-88be-2fb2e229e843
  10th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/289cea40-ddd3-4dbd-b1a2-d421bee2710f
  12th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1d8934b3-ae2a-ec11-810e-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/

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