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title: "CS5978 Befriending Short Break Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049890"
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# CS5978 Befriending Short Break Services Framework

Buyer: TOWER HAMLETS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049890

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "CS5978 Befriending Short Break Services Framework" was undertaken by Tower Hamlets, a regional or local authority located in London, UK. This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category. The framework aims to provide befriending services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The procurement was managed through an open procedure, in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, with a total estimated contract value of £980,825 for a duration of four years. The procurement status has been completed, with the contract signed on 3rd December 2024, and a framework agreement established that allows for spot-purchase arrangements.

This tender creates significant business opportunities for providers specializing in health and social care services, particularly those with experience in serving children and young people with a range of disabilities. Suitable businesses would include small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in autism support, severe learning difficulties, and complex health needs caregiving. Companies awarded under this framework, such as ELEVEN SISTERS HEALTH CARE LIMITED and others, have the opportunity to form strategic partnerships with Tower Hamlets, potentially expanding their client base, securing long-term business growth, and contributing to community welfare programs in the region.

## Notice

The subject matter of the framework is a befriending service for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The Service will enable and support children and young people to live ordinary family lives, have fun, try new activities, gain independence and make friends. The Service will also provide families with a short break from their caring responsibilities

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Tower Hamlets sought expressions of interest from suitably skilled and experienced suppliers to deliver Befriending Short Break Services. The services will be available for children and young people aged five to 17 (up to a child's 18th birthday), who: * are on the autistic spectrum (Autistic Spectrum Disorder - ASD); and / or * have severe learning difficulties; and / or * have complex health needs, including (although not limited to) those with physical and / or learning disabilities, those who require palliative care (continuing care), and those with associated sensory impairments and must also be available to young people with disabilities who are aged 18 to 25, on a spot-purchase basis (i.e. care package to be purchased, as and when needed, on a case-by-case basis). The successful provider will enter into contract with Tower Hamlets utilising Framework Agreement included in the Tender pack, then subsequently utilising the call-off agreement also included for each project requirement. Tower Hamlets followed the Open procurement procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016816-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £1,226,030 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £980,825 |

## 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 | E1 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Whitechapel |
| Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ELEVEN SISTERS HEALTH CARE; NUBAH SOCIAL CARE; SUPREME COMPANY AND SONS; THE QALB SHORT BREAK SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2025 at 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016816-2025
- 6 Sep 2024 at 15:02 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028654-2024
- 5 Sep 2024 at 16:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028514-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk
- https://www.londontenders.org/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_home?openForm&Login

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