--- title: "Ealing Children's Short Breaks Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044852" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044852" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044852.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044852.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING" published: "2024-03-13" --- # Ealing Children's Short Breaks Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044852 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044852) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044852.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Ealing is conducting a public procurement process for the provision of Children's Short Breaks services. The procurement, titled "Ealing Children's Short Breaks Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle," falls under the Health and social work services category. The total value of the contract is approximately £14,760,000 for a period of up to nine years. The tender, in the active stage, involves the creation of a Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle starting in May 2024, with the possibility of extensions. The deadline for submissions is April 10, 2024, and the award period is scheduled to begin on June 1, 2024. This tender by the London Borough of Ealing presents opportunities for businesses experienced in delivering Children's Short Breaks services to compete for contracts. Businesses that can provide Building(s)-Based and Community-Based Specialist Play/Leisure activities for disabled children and young people, Therapeutic Residential Overnight Short Breaks, and Innovative Short Breaks Services are well-suited to participate. Providers with the required skills and expertise in this sector are encouraged to apply through the selective procurement method, which involves electronic and written submission methods. ## Notice London Borough of Ealing is seeking experienced Children's Short Breaks providers who can achieve good outcomes for Children living in Ealing. Ealing Council currently spends approximately PS1,640,000 per annum on Children's Short Breaks. The Council is procuring a new DPV for a period of Five (5) years, to commence in May 2024, with the option to extend, in any increment, for up to 4 years. The total value is approximately PS14,760,000, if all extensions used. Short Breaks and respite are part of the continuum of services that support children, young people and their families aged 0-18 years. Short Breaks enable children and young people with disabilities to develop their independence, prepare for adulthood, learn life skills, form meaningful relationships, and socialise with their peers, whilst providing a safe and secure environment for the overnight or daytime stay. Parents and carers can rest, unwind and spend some quality time with other members of the family, whilst having respite from their caring responsibilities. The Council has a statutory responsibility to provide a range of quality Short Break Services, which can meet the needs of local families, as part of the Local Offer. Services will be delivered from a range of Providers in the community across the borough of Ealing. Short Breaks also play a vital role in the Council's Early Help and Safeguarding strategies, helping to support parent and carer capacity. Children, young people and their families can access universally available activities in the community, although activities may not always be accessible to all of our families with bespoke, complex or profound needs. Commissioned short breaks are available to young people supported by the Children with Disabilities (CwD) service. Commissioned Short Breaks are available to Children and young people supported by the Children with Disabilities (CwD) Service. The number of young people receiving support is currently circa 480 Children and young people. The CwD Service has grown by circa 20% annually, resulting in increased demand for short break provisions. As of November 2023, the waiting list currently stands at 108 Service Users awaiting Services (62 holiday provision, 34 weekend provision, 3 overnight provision & 9 afterschool provision). The Council has a preference for Services to be delivered within the boundaries of Ealing where possible, or within the boundary of North-West London, encompassing neighbouring London boroughs such as Brent, Hammersmith and Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon, and Kensington and Chelsea. The proximity of these Services allows for easier accessibility for families, and a more immediate response to the needs of the local community. However, while our preference leans towards local Providers, we remain open to considering exceptional Services outside of this boundary that demonstrate the capacity to meet our standards and effectively serve the needs of our families. The Council is seeking Applications to join the DPV from Tenderers who have the required skills and experience in delivering Children's Short Breaks Children's Short Breaks Services. ### Lot Information Lot1 Building(s)-Based Specialist Play/Leisure/Group Activities for disabled CYP Children's Short Breaks Lot2 Community-Based Specialist Play/Leisure/Group Activities for Disabled CYP Children's Short Breaks DPV Lot3 Specialist and Therapeutic Residential Overnight Short Breaks Children's Short Breaks DPV Lot4 Innovative and Creative Short Breaks Services Children's Short Breaks DPV ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008099-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £14,760,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W5 2HL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI73 Ealing | | Local authority | Ealing | | Electoral ward | Ealing Broadway | | Westminster constituency | Ealing Central and Acton | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 13 Mar 2024 at 17:40 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008099-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.ealing.gov.uk - https://ealinglbc-atamis.lightning.force.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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