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title: "265.8 - Short Breaks in the Home and Community"
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# 265.8 - Short Breaks in the Home and Community

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4704a22-7f97-4c85-8851-b250f4d1fb34

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## Summary

The Wigan Council is seeking a partner to provide Short Breaks in the home or local community for children and young people with disabilities. The procurement, known as '265.8 - Short Breaks in the Home and Community', falls under the categories of Health and social work services, as well as Other community, social and personal services. The procurement method employed is a selective Restricted procedure. The tender period concludes on January 20, 2023, with a contract period spanning from June 12, 2023, to June 11, 2026, in England, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity from the Wigan Council offers a chance for experienced organisations to collaborate with the Local Authority in providing vital support to families with disabled children and young people. Businesses focusing on health and social work services, as well as community and personal services, may find this tender suitable for their expertise. The procurement process follows a selective Restricted procedure, encouraging SMEs and VCSEs to participate and contribute to enhancing the well-being of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

## Notice

Wigan Council wishes to work with a suitably experienced and qualified organisation to work in partnership with the Local Authority on the delivery of a service that will deliver Short Breaks in the home or the local community. Short break services are vitally important for families with children and young people who have a disability. These breaks can provide essential and needed support to families, whilst offering young people positive experiences and stimulating activities. This service is for the provision of 1:1 (or 2:1, where assessed as such) outcome focused, individualised support for our children and young people with SEND, to enable them to access their community, try new activities and learn new skills for life. This is a mini competition procurement exercise, called off via 'The Deal 2030 Care and Support Ethical Framework'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26295dda-8817-4e82-9803-2d6913063dbe |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Jun 2023 - 11 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WIGAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN1 1YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Electoral ward | Wigan Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wigan |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2022 at 13:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26295dda-8817-4e82-9803-2d6913063dbe
- 16 Dec 2022 at 15:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b083918a-6250-45b0-8ba2-50fa90a230c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26295dda-8817-4e82-9803-2d6913063dbe
  20th December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b083918a-6250-45b0-8ba2-50fa90a230c3
  16th December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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