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title: "Extended Activities, 11 week Play Scheme & Toy Loan Service for Families of Children with Disabilities & Additional Needs ('Short Break' Services)"
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# Extended Activities, 11 week Play Scheme & Toy Loan Service for Families of Children with Disabilities & Additional Needs ('Short Break' Services)

Buyer: HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b806ce18-8feb-46e5-9fd7-b326304f0382

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Hartlepool Borough Council seeking a provider for an 'Extended Activities, 11 Week Play Scheme & Toy Loan Service for Families of Children with Disabilities & Additional Needs'. This contract, classified under Other community, social and personal services, has a total value of £205,000. The tender was awarded on 20 March 2020, and the contract is set to start on 1 May 2020 and run until 31 March 2022. The procurement method used was an open procedure, which is particularly beneficial as it allows a broad range of suppliers to submit bids.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that provide services tailored to families with children who have disabilities. Businesses specialising in community support, recreational activities, or specialised toy and equipment provision would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement can lead to growth by expanding service offerings and enhancing community impact, particularly in the North East region of England.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice for the appointment of a provider for a 'short breaks' service for families of disabled children and young people from their caring responsibilities by offering: Extended activities, to include physical, social and recreational sessions outside school hours during school term time and at weekends. 11 weeks of school holiday play scheme provision, with the exclusion of the Christmas holiday period in conjunction with; Access to a range of specialist toys and equipment that will aid their child/ren's development through a specialist toy loan service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/750f0b28-e4fe-4cfe-817e-6d589392042c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £205,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £205,000 |
| 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 | HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HARTLEPOOL |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS24 8AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Hartlepool |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Hartlepool |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FAMILIES FIRST NORTH EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2020 at 08:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/750f0b28-e4fe-4cfe-817e-6d589392042c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/750f0b28-e4fe-4cfe-817e-6d589392042c
  22nd April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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