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title: "Framework to provide Short Breaks for Children who are Disabled from April 2022 - Potential reopening"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0313ff"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DORSET COUNCIL"
published: "2022-02-07"
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# Framework to provide Short Breaks for Children who are Disabled from April 2022 - Potential reopening

Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0313ff

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Framework to provide Short Breaks for Children who are Disabled from April 2022 - Potential reopening" was initiated by Dorset Council, aimed at delivering social work and related services in the Dorset area. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, currently in the award stage, and involves the provision of targeted and specialist short break services for children aged 0 to 25 with disabilities. The contract, valued at £4,840,000, was signed on 7th February 2022, signalling the beginning of the service provision.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those that provide care and support for disabled children and young people. Companies focusing on outreach services, residential care, and activity-based support would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on quality and price in the award criteria. The potential for growth in this sector is considerable, especially for SMEs with experience in targeted and specialist services, contributing to the vital support of families in the Dorset Council area.

## Notice

Short Breaks for Children, Young People and Young Adults who are Disabled are focussed on delivering and developing services for 0 - 25-year-olds. This tender is about putting in place a range of Targeted and Specialist Short Break opportunities throughout the County [Dorset Council area]. Short breaks are when a child or young person has planned time apart from their main carer outside school hours, taking part in activities they like, to form and develop friendships and become more confident and independent. Short Breaks allow the child's family to have a break from the demands of caring, to relax and recharge their batteries, to spend time with each other and their other children and to reduce family stress. Reliability of the provision and support is essential in order that a family can plan ahead. Short Breaks are for children and young people who need extra support and this tender is in relation to: * Targeted Services - services intended for children and young people who are disabled and who need some additional support, or who may need groups and services specifically designed to meet their needs. Access is usually for children and young people who meet the criteria set by the provider but without the need for a social care assessment. Providers of targeted services will be expected to agree their acceptance criteria for attendance with Dorset Council. * Specialist Services - services intended for children and young people who are disabled with more complex needs and who usually will have received a social care assessment.

### Lot Information

CATEGORY A - Specialist Services

This is likely to include, but is not limited to, the following: - Residential overnight short breaks - Weekend, after school and holiday short break sessions - Personal Assistant, in-home and community support work.

CATEGORY B - Targeted Services

Services required are likely to include, but are not limited to, the following: - Outreach one to one services including befriending/buddy/PA schemes (at home or in the community) - After school, holiday and weekend play, sports and activity sessions for all ages - Activity, day and evening sessions for young people aged 15-18 and/or 18 - 25

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003428-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,840,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DORSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK2 Dorset and Somerset |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENCOMPASS DORSET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2022 at 14:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003428-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:192474-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

## Provenance

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