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title: "SEND Short Breaks Activity Programme"
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# SEND Short Breaks Activity Programme

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1d345f2-4b0d-4cd1-a224-8c5477df81b4

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## Summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is initiating a procurement process entitled "SEND Short Breaks Activity Programme" focused on welfare services for children and young people, specifically in the health and social work services and special education services sectors. The contract, relevant to organisations operating in the West Midlands, is in the tender stage, with submission deadlines set for 22 November 2024 at 15:00. The contract period is slated to begin on 1 April 2025 and conclude on 31 March 2028.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in welfare and social services for SEND children and young people. It is particularly suitable for those capable of delivering comprehensive short breaks in line with Sandwell Children's Trust's principles. Companies with expertise in providing health, social work, and special education services are well-positioned to compete for this open procedure contract. The focus on continuous service delivery over a three-year period also enables stable business growth and the establishment of strong community ties.

## Notice

The purpose of this service specification is to equip providers with the necessary background knowledge and service details to effectively bid for, and if successful at tender, deliver and performance manage the provision of specialist short breaks for SEND children, young people and their families in accordance with the Sandwell Children's Trust (The Trust) short breaks for families of SEND children principles. 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/93f359b2-03de-4f8e-8d48-06b28f2269d0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| 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 3DE |
| 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

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80340000 - Special education services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2024 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93f359b2-03de-4f8e-8d48-06b28f2269d0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93f359b2-03de-4f8e-8d48-06b28f2269d0
  24th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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