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title: "AfC is intending to commission external Short Breaks activities for disabled children"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND UPON THAMES"
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# AfC is intending to commission external Short Breaks activities for disabled children

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND UPON THAMES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef7a1b4e-dfa3-4f82-bd2c-747ee7bf7770

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## Summary

The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is initiating a tender for the commissioning of external Short Breaks activities for disabled children, with the contract expected to span from July 1, 2018, to March 31, 2021, including an option to extend for an additional 24 months. This tender, titled "AfC is intending to commission external Short Breaks activities for disabled children," falls under the industry category of children's holiday-camp services. The procurement method is an open procedure and is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by May 8, 2018, at 23:59 BST. The services will be delivered across distinct venues in Kingston and Richmond in London.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in providing recreational services, particularly those offering activities for children with disabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract due to its focus on community engagement and inclusive service provision. Potential bidders should prepare to deliver a range of services, including after-school clubs, buddy projects, holiday and weekend clubs, as well as youth clubs to accommodate diverse needs in the local boroughs.

## Notice

AfC is intending to commission the following external Short Breaks programmes for 33 months from July 2018 until 31 March 2021, with an option to extend for a further period of 24 months to a maximum term of 57 months. (i)Lot 1: After School Clubs (SLD) & (MLD) RBK & LBR (ii)Lot 2: Buddy Project RBK & LBR (iii)Lot 3: Holiday Clubs (SLD) & (MLD) RBK & LBR (iv)Lot 4: Weekend Clubs RBK & LBR (v)Lot 5: Youth Club RBK & LBR We are seeking to Commission similar programmes to be delivered across both Kingston & Richmond in distinct venues in each borough.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eda68169-cf8e-41bb-b54e-bb572b1298f1 |
| 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 RICHMOND UPON THAMES |
| Locality | TWICKENHAM |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW1 3BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Twickenham Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2018 at 12:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eda68169-cf8e-41bb-b54e-bb572b1298f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eda68169-cf8e-41bb-b54e-bb572b1298f1
  9th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Twickenham:-Children%27s-holiday-camp-services./Z45Q4F4MNS
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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