---
title: "CS5638: Befriending Short Break Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029849"
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buyer: "TOWER HAMLETS"
published: "2021-03-04"
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# CS5638: Befriending Short Break Services Framework

Buyer: TOWER HAMLETS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029849

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## Summary

The public procurement process, initiated by Tower Hamlets, pertains to the "CS5638: Befriending Short Break Services Framework." This contract falls under the health and social work services category and focuses on providing befriending services for children and young people aged 5 to 18 with specific health needs, including those with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and complex health challenges. The contract, which has a total estimated value of £800,000 and an annual value of £200,000, was signed on the 2nd of March 2021, following an open procurement method with awards to multiple suppliers, including active providers such as Apasen and Barnardo Services Ltd.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in health and social care services tailored to vulnerable children and young people. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger organisations with expertise in providing befriending and support services for youths with complex health needs would be well-positioned to compete. The potential for contract extensions further enhances the prospects for service providers aiming to establish long-term engagements with the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.

## Notice

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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Options: Initial Contract Duration: 2 years Extensions: 2 years (1 +1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004335-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £800,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | APASEN; BARNARDO SERVICES; SENSE; THE QALB SHORT BREAK SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2021 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004335-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:586951-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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