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title: "IA3441 Children's Community Care and Support Framework"
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# IA3441 Children's Community Care and Support Framework

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050f24

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process for the "IA3441 Children's Community Care and Support Framework" is spearheaded by Staffordshire County Council, a sub-central government authority in the UK. This process involves a framework agreement starting on 1st November 2025 through 31st March 2028, with a potential 18-month extension. The contract, estimated at £4.56 million, caters to the health and social work services category and is conducted using an open procedure under the light touch regime. The procurement stage has recently moved from tender to award, with the contract awarded on 20th October 2025. This venture is divided into six lots, focusing on community and home care services, situated primarily in region UKG24, United Kingdom, to enhance children's community access and support.

This tender offers extensive opportunities for businesses involved in health and social care services, particularly those with capabilities in supporting children with special needs and disabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as Optimal Healthcare and Bleep 360 Care Limited, alongside larger organisations like AMG Nursing and Care Services, have successfully secured parts of this contract. Companies offering innovative care solutions focussed on early intervention, family support, and community integration are well-positioned to benefit from future phases or expansions of such contracts, enabling them to gain visibility and develop a significant foothold in the regional care services market.

## Notice

The Framework will be for an initial term of 30 months starting on 01/10/2025 and ending on 31/03/2028, with the option to extend for a further 18 months. The Framework has been split into Lots, that deliver different Services. * Lot 1- Community Access and Socialisation * Lot 2- Home Care (Domiciliary) * Lot 3- Sitting Service * Lot 4- Complex/Urgent Domiciliary Care * Lot 5- Complex/Urgent Behaviour Support * Lot 6 Life skills & Independence Programme Lots One to Five Services will provide statutory support to Children with Disabilities but can also extend to Children in our safeguarding and Edge of Care services. The demand on the existing Services has seen a significant increase, particularly in meeting the needs of Children and Young People with complex needs. Lot Six is a non-statutory Service that will offer 1:1 Life skills and Independence. The IA3441 Service has been re-designed to include more Lots (The Services) that reflects the growing demand and need for specialised Care, with a clear objective of earlier intervention and keeping Families together. The Council's legal duties in relation to Community Support (including Domiciliary Care) are set out in; * Section 17 & 20 of the Children Act 1989; * The Chronically Sick & Disabled Persons Act 1970; * The Children & Families Act 2014; * The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities SEND Code of Practice 2014; * The Breaks for Carers of Disabled Children Regulations 2011; * Working together 2023

### Lot Information

Lot 1- Community Access and Socialisation

To provide Care to Children and Young People (0-18) (with SEND) and their Families, to aid access to community settings and Socialisation. This support will help Children and Young People learn and acquire new skills and assist them in preparedness for adulthood, as well as to aid Families to stay safe and well together at home, without an escalation of needs. The Service will focus on building resilience, maximising independence of the C/YP, following a strengths-based, restorative approach. Providers will deliver a quality and effective Service personalised to each C/YP's Assessed Need(s).

Renewal: At the Authority's entire discretion, the term may be extended by one 18 month period on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

Lot 2- Home Care (Domiciliary Care)

To provide Care to Children and Young People (0-18) (with SEND) and their Families in their home (which is sometimes referred to as Domiciliary Care), to help Children and Young People to be as independent as possible and assist them in preparedness for adulthood. This Care aims to aid Families to stay safe and well together at home, without an escalation of needs and supporting Carers in their caring role. The Service will focus on building resilience, maximising independence, following a strengths-based, restorative approach. Providers will deliver a quality and effective Service personalised to each C/YP's Assessed Need/s.

Renewal: At the Authority's entire discretion, the term may be extended by one 18 month period on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

Lot 3- Sitting Service

This Service is to ensure Carers are supported to take break from their caring role and responsibilities for C/YP age 0-18 who have SEND. The Provider must offer a flexible Sitting Service that can be provided during the day, evening, or night for any length of time, as follows: * C/YP can be supported in the home, giving the Carer time to go out if they choose. * C/YP may wish to go out in their local community for the allocated hours to pursue their own interests. Care Staff can accompany Carers and the C/YP on outings to provide the extra support required for the whole Family unit.

Renewal: At the Authority's entire discretion, the term may be extended by one 18 month period on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

Lot 4- Complex/Urgent Domiciliary Care

Providers will be expected to deliver Care in an urgent situation/emergency, within the C/YPs home or hospital setting, to ensure the C/YP Social Care Needs are met. Support will be individualised to the C/YP needs, enabling the Family to stay safe and well together, deescalating the risk of the C/YP entering the local authority care system. This Care required could be surrounding complex care needs and life limiting conditions. The Provider may need to work alongside healthcare and other professionals to deliver Care. The Provider must comply with all Relevant Legislation. The Service will be provided by appropriately qualified Staff, in line with the Essential Standards set out by the CQC.

Renewal: At the Authority's entire discretion, the term may be extended by one 18 month period on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

Lot 5- Complex/Urgent Behaviour Support

Providers will be expected to deliver Care in an urgent situation/emergency, within the C/YPs home or community, to ensure the C/YP Social Care Needs are met. Support will be individualised to the C/YP needs, enabling the Family to stay safe and well together, deescalating the risk of the C/YP entering the local authority care system. This Care could be surrounding complex needs and Challenging Behaviour related to Learning Disabilities, Autism and/or trauma. The Provider may need to work alongside healthcare and other professionals to deliver Care. The Provider must comply with all Relevant Legislation. The Service will be provided by appropriately qualified Care Staff, in line with the Essential Standards set out by the CQC.

Renewal: At the Authority's entire discretion, the term may be extended by one 18 month period on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

Lot 6 Lifeskills & Independence Programme

The Life skills & Independence programme will help Young People with a Special Educational Need or Disability (SEND) to achieve their dreams or goals and to develop Life skills for the future. The Provision of Life skills and Independence support must enable C/YP with SEND to work towards individualised, person-centred Outcomes with appropriate support to access their local community, preparing them effectively for adulthood and equip C/YP with SEND and their Carers with the tools and confidence to actively participate in their local community. The Life Skills and Independence Programme can benefit and provide C/YP with SEND with an opportunity to: * Seek appropriate employment opportunities. * Promote independent living. * Spend time away from their Carers. * Socialise with peers and make new friends. * Learn new skills. * Keep physically active. * Improve their communication skills. * Access activities which support them to develop self-esteem, confidence, and social interaction skills. * Gain independence To qualify as a Lifeskills and Independence Short Break opportunity, any support period must: * Last a minimum of 2 hours and maximum of 4 hours per week; and * Be facilitated outside of the school day - this can include at an evening, weekend or during the school holiday.

Renewal: At the Authority's entire discretion, the term may be extended by one 18 month period on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066835-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2029-03-30 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,560,000 |
| Lots value | £4,560,000 |
| Awards value | £4,560,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2LP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 37 |
| Supplier names | 3 ANGELS COMPLEX CARE; ACTION FOR CHILDREN SERVICES; AMG NURSING AND CARE SERVICES; BLEEP 360 CARE; CARE BRIDGE SPECIALISTS; CARE PERFECT; CARE SUPREME; CARE UK LIVING; DELIGHT ESSENTIAL SERVICES UK LIMITED T/A DOLPHIN HEALTHCARE SERVICES; DOVES CARE AND SUPPORT; FIRST PERSON COMPLEX CARE; FREEDOM SUPPORT; HAVEN HEALTHCARE SERVICES; HEALTHCARE 1ST CHOICE; HONORABLE CARE; JAM CARE; LIVING WATERS SERVICES; LOTUS CARE SERVICES; MEDGEN COMMUNITY SERVICES LTD. TRADING AS MCS HEALTHCARE; MEDILINE HOME CARE; MONARCH INC.LTD T/A YANAH CARE; NEWCROSS HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS; OIZA HEALTHCARE; OPTIMAL HEALTHCARE; PRESTIGE NURSING; PROGRESSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES; PURE CARE SUPPORT; RAINBOW CARE SOLUTIONS; REVELATION 22 CARE; SADDLEBROOK HEALTHCARE; SECURE HEALTHCARE; STAFFORDSHIRE HEALTHCARE STAFFING LTD T/A THE CARE; STANDBY 24; STARLIGHT HEALTHCARE; UNIVERSAL CARE SERVICES (UK; VERITY HEALTHCARE; YORHEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2025 at 15:15 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066835-2025
- 8 May 2025 at 15:20 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019842-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066835-2025
  20th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019842-2025
  8th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-834
  https://Supplierlive.proactisp2p.com

## Notice URLs

- https://Supplierlive.proactisp2p.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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