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title: "Mini Competition for Short Breaks for Disabled Children using Lot 5 - Short Breaks/Leisure, Outreach & Recreation of the Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System"
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# Mini Competition for Short Breaks for Disabled Children using Lot 5 - Short Breaks/Leisure, Outreach & Recreation of the Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System

Buyer: KNOWSLEY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec1a6b55-c39c-4f19-beaa-2e6235ea3621

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Knowsley Council, which has conducted a mini competition for the provision of short break activities for disabled children, specifically using Lot 5 of the Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System. This initiative targets children and young people with disabilities residing in Knowsley and aims to offer support that allows their parents and carers a respite from caregiving responsibilities. The procurement is categorised under health and social work services, with a total contract value of approximately £1,429,201. The contract period spans from 1st September 2017 to 31st August 2020, with the tender period having closed on 9th June 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that specialise in health, social care, leisure, or related services for children with disabilities. Businesses that fit these categories and have the capacity to manage and deliver inclusive activities are well-suited to compete for such contracts, which can contribute to their growth while providing vital support to families within the community.

## Notice

Mini Competition for Short Breaks for Disabled Children using Lot 5 - Short Breaks/Leisure, Outreach & Recreation of the Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System to provide Short Break activities for children and young people with disabilities who reside in Knowsley, from Reception year up to their 19th birthday, in order to allow parents/carers a break from their caring responsibility.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb54194a-4d46-4d40-94b6-d86b85157d65 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,429,201 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,429,201 |
| 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 | KNOWSLEY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUYTON |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L36 9YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | Roby |
| Westminster constituency | Knowsley |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MERSEYSIDE YOUTH ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2017 at 11:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb54194a-4d46-4d40-94b6-d86b85157d65

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb54194a-4d46-4d40-94b6-d86b85157d65
  16th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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