--- title: "SEND Short Breaks Activity Programme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b114" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b114" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b114.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b114.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-24" --- # SEND Short Breaks Activity Programme Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b114 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b114) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b114.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking bids for the SEND Short Breaks Activity Programme, divided into four lots: Family Activities, Summer Schemes for children and young people, Saturday Clubs, and PA Support. This tender falls under the category of 'Welfare services for children and young people' and other related social and educational services. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 22nd November 2024. The services will be provided in the Sandwell region (UKG37) from 1st April 2025 until 31st March 2029, with an initial term of three years and a possible one-year extension. The procurement will be conducted through an open procedure using the In-tend e-Tendering System. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in welfare, health and social work services, as well as special education services. Companies that offer comprehensive family and youth support services, and have the capability to manage contracts over multiple years, will find this tender particularly suitable. The large contract value of £2,396,000 and the potential for multiple lot bids amplify growth opportunities for both small and large enterprises aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts. Successful bidders will assist in providing essential short break services to SEND children, improving their well-being and quality of life. ## Notice The purpose of this service specification is to equip providers with the necessary background knowledge and service details to effectively bid for, and if successful at tender, deliver and performance manage the provision of specialist short breaks for SEND children, young people and their families in accordance with the Sandwell Children's Trust (The Trust) short breaks for families of SEND children principles. ### Lot Information Family Activities The purpose of this service specification is to equip providers with the necessary background knowledge and service details to effectively bid for, and if successful at tender, deliver and performance manage the provision of specialist short breaks for SEND children, young people and their families in accordance with the Sandwell Children's Trust (The Trust) short breaks for families of SEND children principles. Additional information: Initial term of three (3) years with a possible extension of a further year Renewal: The contract will be retendered in 4 years time subject to funding Summer Schemes for children and young people The purpose of this service specification is to equip providers with the necessary background knowledge and service details to effectively bid for, and if successful at tender, deliver and performance manage the provision of specialist short breaks for SEND children, young people and their families in accordance with the Sandwell Children's Trust (The Trust) short breaks for families of SEND children principles. Additional information: Initial term of three (3) years with a possible extension of a further year Renewal: The contract will be retendered in 4 years time subject to funding Saturday Clubs The purpose of this service specification is to equip providers with the necessary background knowledge and service details to effectively bid for, and if successful at tender, deliver and performance manage the provision of specialist short breaks for SEND children, young people and their families in accordance with the Sandwell Children's Trust (The Trust) short breaks for families of SEND children principles. Additional information: Initial term of three (3) years with a possible extension of a further year Renewal: The contract will be retendered in 4 years time subject to funding PA Support The purpose of this service specification is to equip providers with the necessary background knowledge and service details to effectively bid for, and if successful at tender, deliver and performance manage the provision of specialist short breaks for SEND children, young people and their families in accordance with the Sandwell Children's Trust (The Trust) short breaks for families of SEND children principles. Additional information: Initial term of three (3) years with a possible extension of a further year Renewal: The contract will be retendered in 4 years time subject to funding ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034546-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,396,000 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | OLDBURY | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG37 Sandwell | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80340000 - Special education services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people - 85320000 - Social services ## Release History - 24 Oct 2024 at 15:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034546-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.sandwell.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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