--- title: "CS5638 Befriending Short Break Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ee6bf403-7e3a-4de3-968a-32c2925167a6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ee6bf403-7e3a-4de3-968a-32c2925167a6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee6bf403-7e3a-4de3-968a-32c2925167a6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee6bf403-7e3a-4de3-968a-32c2925167a6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TOWER HAMLETS" published: "2020-12-01" --- # CS5638 Befriending Short Break Services Framework Buyer: TOWER HAMLETS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee6bf403-7e3a-4de3-968a-32c2925167a6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ee6bf403-7e3a-4de3-968a-32c2925167a6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee6bf403-7e3a-4de3-968a-32c2925167a6.json) ## Summary Tower Hamlets Council is currently conducting a tender process for the "CS5638 Befriending Short Break Services Framework." This procurement is classified under the health and social work services category and will cater to children and young people with disabilities in London. The active tender period is set to conclude on 6th January 2021, with a contract value of £800,000 spanning from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2025. The procurement method is open, allowing for full participation from eligible vendors. This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in the delivery of befriending services or related support for children and young people with complex needs. Businesses engaging in innovative, targeted interventions aimed at enhancing resilience and addressing inequalities among vulnerable groups will find this procurement a valuable avenue for growth. Participation in this framework not only expands service reach but also aligns with social responsibility objectives. ## Notice The Council has a statutory obligation to provide some form of short break or respite provision for children and young people with disabilities. One of the ways Tower Hamlets Council has chosen to fulfil that obligation is in the provision of befriending services. This contract is for the provision of befriending services for children and young people aged 5-year-old to 18 years old (not inclusive): This will include: Children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and severe learning difficulties Children and young people with complex health needs, including those with physical and/or learning disabilities, those who require palliative care (continuing care) and those with associated sensory impairments. Complex health needs include children and young people with profound and multiple learning difficulties and complex and severe medical needs who may also have additional physical and/or sensory impairment. We are looking for competent contractors to deliver services to the Borough's children, young people and families (approximately 148 children) through a range of innovative, targeted and universal interventions/activities aimed at building resilience and reducing inequalities. The Council will approve a maximum of 4 contractors into the Framework. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17155d15-8035-42ea-9348-2f900e433ad2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | 12 Nov 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000 | | 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 | TOWER HAMLETS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E14 2BG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Poplar | | Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse | | 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 ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 1 Dec 2020 at 08:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17155d15-8035-42ea-9348-2f900e433ad2 - 9 Nov 2020 at 08:58 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02770ad0-4847-4a76-9a24-e90a2d604922 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17155d15-8035-42ea-9348-2f900e433ad2 1st December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02770ad0-4847-4a76-9a24-e90a2d604922 9th November 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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