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title: "Flexible Framework: Individual Care and Support for Children and Young People"
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# Flexible Framework: Individual Care and Support for Children and Young People

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a88c62e2-9caa-457d-ab54-4a10515e1be8

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## Summary

Blackpool Council has reopened a competitive flexible framework tender for providers of care and support packages for children and young people, particularly those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The procurement focuses on health and social work services and is divided into two lots: Individualised Support Service (Lot 1) and Personal Domiciliary Care (Lot 2) within the North West of England. The tender, with an estimated value of £1.1m, follows a restricted procedure and is conducted under the Light Touch Regime. Key dates include a tender period ending on 4 December 2024 and a contract period expected to run from 1 February 2025 to 31 March 2026, with an option for incremental extensions of 2 + 2 years.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in care and support services for children and young people with SEND. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to apply, as their expertise in managing the complex sensory, emotional, and behavioural needs of children with conditions such as ASD, ADHD, and GDD will be highly valued. With the unpredictable nature of demand, providers who can offer responsive and flexible support will find this framework ideal for showcasing their specialised services and securing spot purchases from the Council. The framework is ideal for organisations looking to expand their presence in the Blackpool area and contribute to essential community-focused care services.

## Notice

The Council has reopened for competition, the flexible framework for providers who can deliver one, or more, of the types of care and support packages required. Experience of Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and / or Disabilities is essential for organisations who wish to deliver support for Children. A thorough understanding of the sensory, emotional and behavioural needs of children who have a diagnosis of ASD, ADHD, GDD and other disabilities is essential. The Flexible Framework is divided into lots based on categories of services/specialisms as follows: Lot 1: Individualised Support Service - Support to build social skills and access activities in the local area Lot 2: Personal Domiciliary Care - Personal care provided in the home There is no guarantee of business, including number of hours/levels of work, or duration of care packages to be awarded under the flexible framework. Any work allocated under the framework will be on a spot purchase basis. Demand for this service is unpredictable and can fluctuate between low level support and intensive and challenging packages of care. At the present time the Council provides services for CYP with a range of care and support needs. The equates to c10,000 hours per year but this may increase or decrease. The Council is seeking responsive providers who are committed to working in Blackpool and helping us by picking up packages of care when they are needed. The Council will set the price for service delivery within the terms of the Contract based on an hourly rate for lot 1 and 2. It is anticipated that the contract term will be from 01 February 2025 to 31 March 2026, with the option to extend incrementally for a period of 2 + 2 years (subject to contract review and budget availability).Please note this opportunity is being conducted under the requirements of the Light Touch Regime and therefore we have designed a flexible framework as allowed under the requirements. Any published framework value is an estimate. For the purposes of the procurement exercise we are advertising this as an above threshold tender; however we do not expect the value of all work awarded under the flexible framework across the whole duration to exceed PS1.1m. Bidders should note that the level of work awarded under this framework is likely to be lower in value. As an indicator, current level of need across all provision of the type required is c10,000 hours per annum.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f2ea064-5ea4-4c93-b1ba-03ad680ed1ff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | 1 HOMECARE; AUTISM INITIATIVES; BARNARDO'S; DELTA CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2024 at 12:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f2ea064-5ea4-4c93-b1ba-03ad680ed1ff
- 1 Nov 2024 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90ad0c99-fbd4-4e28-9c57-576fe461de23
- 6 Sep 2023 at 11:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/803533f2-3c59-491a-80c8-b316b24cacbe
- 6 Sep 2023 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bbcdc90-1510-4155-ad3b-f876da0455b1
- 20 Jan 2023 at 17:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ccaeefc-e38e-40f3-965e-b88cc2d68286

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f2ea064-5ea4-4c93-b1ba-03ad680ed1ff
  1st November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90ad0c99-fbd4-4e28-9c57-576fe461de23
  1st November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/803533f2-3c59-491a-80c8-b316b24cacbe
  6th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bbcdc90-1510-4155-ad3b-f876da0455b1
  6th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ccaeefc-e38e-40f3-965e-b88cc2d68286
  20th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
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## Notice URLs

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

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