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title: "Provision of Short Break Respite Services at Falconwood Centre"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY"
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# Provision of Short Break Respite Services at Falconwood Centre

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef142f46-6f92-4650-bd83-1cc06fc66e70

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## Summary

The London Borough of Bexley is seeking tenders for the provision of short break respite services at the Falconwood Centre, aimed at supporting children and young people with complex disabilities. This procurement falls under the social work and related services category, with a total estimated value of £1,704,000. The tender is currently in its planning stage, with the submission deadline set for 29th May 2022. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 1st September 2022 and conclude on 31st August 2025, with delivery expected in the London region.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for service providers specialising in social services, particularly those focused on disability support and family welfare. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, given their agility and experience in delivering tailored services to vulnerable communities. Firms that can demonstrate effective communication with families and a robust understanding of the complexities surrounding care for children with disabilities will find this contracting opportunity particularly advantageous.

## Notice

the London Borough of Bexley has a commitment to continue to deliver its short break services for children and young people with complex disabilities at Falconwood Children's Home (residential short break centre). Short breaks are a term used to refer to a range of services for disabled children, many of which used to be known as respite. The legislation in England requires local authorities to provide family carers' of disabled children with breaks so that they can continue to care. The Children with Disabilities Service in Bexley recently carried out a comprehensive consultation exercise with parents/carers in Bexley with children and young people with disabilities. The team performed a thematic analysis of data obtained from interviews and surveys. The analysis revealed that short breaks were crucial in helping parents with children with disabilities to continue to provide care and they were used in other ways that addressed the wider consequences of caring. These other uses include

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46f00cef-ce1d-4e6f-a604-c98708e43c0c |
| 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 | 29 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,704,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY |
| Locality | BEXLEYHEATH |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA6 7AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich |
| Local authority | Bexley |
| Electoral ward | Bexleyheath |
| Westminster constituency | Bexleyheath and Crayford |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2022 at 08:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46f00cef-ce1d-4e6f-a604-c98708e43c0c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46f00cef-ce1d-4e6f-a604-c98708e43c0c
  29th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=686769273
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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