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title: "Community Based Short Breaks"
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# Community Based Short Breaks

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d968a1ed-9fc7-4daf-99bd-84d6f8f51f84

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## Summary

Staffordshire County Council has completed a procurement process for the "Community Based Short Breaks" initiative aimed at providing meaningful support for parents and carers of children and young people with Special Education Needs and/or disabilities (SEND) aged 0-25 years. This procurement, which falls under the "services" industry category, utilised a selective method via a Dynamic Purchasing System and is centred in West Midlands, England. The contract period extends from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020, with a total value of £366,000. The tender was officially completed following the final call-off exercise, earlier applications having closed on 21 December 2018.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in providing essential services for families in need. Suitable businesses may include those offering childcare services, community engagement activities, or healthcare support specifically designed for children and young adults with disabilities. By participating in this contract, providers can enhance their service offerings and contribute positively to the wellbeing of the community while potentially expanding their operational footprint in this specialist market.

## Notice

Staffordshire County Council (The Council) established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) and appointed a range of providers who are able to provide meaningful, effective and innovative Community Based Short Break Opportunities for parents and carers of children and young people with Special Education Needs and/or disabilities (SEND) aged 0-25 years. The Council has undertaken the final call-off exercise under the DPS to appoint providers to deliver services for the period 1.4.2019 to 31.3.2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b00f360-fdbe-4412-a610-a9d2a7688543 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £366,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £366,000 |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 11 |
| Supplier names | ACTION FOR CHILDREN; CAUDWELL CHILDREN; CHASE AQUA RURAL ENTERPRISE; CHUCKLE PRODUCTIONS; CROSSROADS CARE STAFFORDSHIRE; EAST STAFFORDSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL - THE ABLE TOO FORUM; GARTMORE RIDING SCHOOL; KIDS WEST MIDLANDS; LET US PLAY; PROGRESS CARE SOLUTIONS; WIGAN LEISURE AND CULTURE TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2019 at 09:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b00f360-fdbe-4412-a610-a9d2a7688543
- 22 May 2019 at 09:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b00f360-fdbe-4412-a610-a9d2a7688543

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b00f360-fdbe-4412-a610-a9d2a7688543
  9th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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