--- title: "I-2308: Adult Short Breaks Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0487da" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0487da" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0487da.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0487da.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-05" --- # I-2308: Adult Short Breaks Service Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0487da [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0487da) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0487da.json) ## Summary Oxfordshire County Council is currently in the tender stage for the "I-2308: Adult Short Breaks Service" contract, under the health services category. The service focuses on providing building-based and outreach support for adults with learning disabilities in Oxfordshire, UK. The procurement, with a total value of £9,628,000 GBP, aims to serve a minimum of 170 individuals annually, with up to 25% of these services delivered as outreach support. Key dates include the submission deadline on 6th September 2024, with submissions to be made electronically. The procurement process, following an open procedure, ensures transparency and equal treatment, in line with Regulation 76 of the public procurement regulations. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those experienced in supporting individuals with learning disabilities. Companies with expertise in both building-based and outreach support operations will find this project aligns well with their capabilities. Furthermore, businesses capable of adapting facilities to be wheelchair accessible and equipped for physical and sensory impairments will be essential in meeting the contract's requirements. This procurement is an excellent opportunity for service providers aiming to expand their operations within the public sector and enhance their portfolio in adult care services. ## Notice Oxfordshire County Council are commissioning and procuring an Adult Short Breaks service for those with a Learning Disability. This will be delivered as building based support with emergency and outreach support included as an option. Eligibility and level of allocation will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. This design incorporates the flexibility for families to access Adult Short Breaks to fit around their lives and any arising needs. The subject matter of this procurement process relates to the delivery of services which are listed in Schedule 3 to the regulations. As such, the procurement process adopted by the Commissioners has been developed in accordance with Regulation 76 of the regulations and in particular in accordance with the fundamental public procurement principles of transparency and equal treatment. For the avoidance of doubt this means that the Commissioners have not adopted the open procedure (as such term is defined in the regulations) for the undertaking of this procurement process. The fact that in this Contract Notice at Section IV.1) the field/box relating to type of procedure may default to the term 'Open' does not mean that this procedure is being followed by the Commissioners. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The service has been co-designed with people who use the service and their families. Adult Short Breaks can be building based at one of the Short Break buildings or as Outreach which can be in the person's home or out and about. The Service Provider will deliver Short Breaks to a minimum of 170 people per annum, up to 25% of these may be delivered as Outreach support. People will have the option to use their allocation interchangeably between building based and outreach support. The Short Breaks buildings will be in three locations within Oxfordshire which will be specified by the Council, which includes provision for emergencies. This represents meeting the need of a minimum of 60% of families who are eligible to receive the service. The Council and the Service Provider will work in partnership to ensure all buildings will be adapted to accommodate the needs of those with a physical/sensory impairment and wheelchair accessible, inclusive of reasonable specialist equipment. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024585-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,628,000 | | 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 | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | OXFORD | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX1 1ND | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Oxford | | Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas | | Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon | | Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 5 Aug 2024 at 16:54 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024585-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=3b0eb2fb-b84d-ef11-812d-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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