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title: "Short Breaks for Disabled Children"
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# Short Breaks for Disabled Children

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eaf2acdf-91ee-4880-9fc9-fc0e9d06c74c

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## Summary

Cheshire East Borough Council is looking to engage services for "Short Breaks for Disabled Children", aiming to commission various activities for disabled children aged 0 to 18 and their families across Cheshire East. The procurement method is an Open Procedure under the Light Touch Regime, with a total contract value of £1,150,000. The bidding window closed on 18 February 2021, and the contract is set to commence on 1 June 2021, lasting until 31 May 2026. This opportunity falls under the Health and Social Work Services category, with the council being located in Sandbach, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in delivering inclusive activities and care services for disabled children. Suitable competitors would include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that can provide tailored support and engaging activities. Companies engaged in social work, arts and education, recreational services, or who have experience in providing community-based care are well-positioned to benefit from this procurement.

## Notice

The Council is looking to commission a range of short breaks for disabled children (aged 0 to 18) and their families who are resident in Cheshire East, in various settings and of various lengths ranging from a couple of hours to a half/full day session, provided after school, at weekends and in school holidays. All services will be operational from the 1st June 2021; the providers will be expected to deliver a range of activities for a range of disabilities and ages, including: * Regular activities weekly, fortnightly or monthly during term time and/or school holidays. Offered during weekends, after school and/or in school holidays * Provide services that enable children to enjoy a range of experiences that help prevent needs from increasing and more specialist services becoming necessary. * Offer creative, educational, fun and positive activities to promote well being and independence * Provide a safe and stimulating environment for children to play, learn and develop freely, either within the community or at suitable venues in the borough * Provide opportunities for children and young people away from their primary carers * Offer inclusive services at a time to suit, that are flexible to meet individual circumstances, therefore being accessible to all * Examples of this provision include, but are not limited to: group based social or youth clubs, sports and activity sessions, drama and arts classes, residential breaks, social and educational skills groups and 1:1 support * 1:1 support for disabled children and young people to access local community based universal social and leisure activities that they would not otherwise be able to participate in. Examples of this type of support include supported activities in universal settings, 'Buddy' schemes * Respond to individual needs and overcome barriers for access This is an Open Procedure under the Light Touch Regime

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fc0d801-f1d5-41b8-9e55-a830da7e0f0d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 31 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,148,446 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | CAUDWELL CHILDREN; CENTRAL CHESHIRE BUDDY SCHEME; CHESHIRE AND WARRINGTON CARERS TRUST; DISABILITY POSITIVE; EVERYBODY SPORT AND RECREATION; FRIENDS FOR LEISURE; RUBY'S FUND; SP[ACE4AUTISM; UA CHESHIRE TRAMPOLINE PARK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 10 May 2021 at 11:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fc0d801-f1d5-41b8-9e55-a830da7e0f0d
- 15 Jan 2021 at 13:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88360efc-4ccc-4785-9f9d-894b8567321e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fc0d801-f1d5-41b8-9e55-a830da7e0f0d
  10th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88360efc-4ccc-4785-9f9d-894b8567321e
  15th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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