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title: "Holiday sessional playgroup for children with special needs"
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buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Holiday sessional playgroup for children with special needs

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad569863-b08d-4dcd-868c-7c9cf8bea67c

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## Summary

The procurement process involved Buckinghamshire County Council, which sought a provider for a "Holiday sessional playgroup for children with special needs" located in the South East of the United Kingdom. This contract, valued at £2,670, was awarded following an open procurement method and is classified under the community action programme. The contract period began on 1st April 2018 and runs until 31st December 2018, with a potential extension of up to six months on a month-to-month basis. The initial tender period concluded on 19th March 2018.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that provide services related to child care or special needs. Businesses specialising in inclusive play and support for children and families would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tendering process not only enhances service provision in the community but also allows companies to expand their reach and capacity in a growing sector.

## Notice

Provision of a summer holiday sessional playgroup for children under 5 years primarily with special needs and their siblings. The contract is being let for 9 months with the option to extend for up to a further 6 months exercised on a month to month basis. The service will then be incorporated into the new Short Breaks contract that is being commissioned.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb803613-c7d5-43d2-8bb6-87a66b6ba6c9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,670 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,670 |
| 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 COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1YQ |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARLOW OPPORTUNITY PLAYGROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85322000 - Community action programme

## Release History

- 2 May 2018 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb803613-c7d5-43d2-8bb6-87a66b6ba6c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb803613-c7d5-43d2-8bb6-87a66b6ba6c9
  2nd May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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