Published date: 19 May 2022

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 20 June 2022, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Social work and related services - 85300000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£0 to £3,554,500

Procurement reference

REDBR001-DN613348-60246365

Published date

19 May 2022

Closing date

20 June 2022

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 November 2023

Contract end date

31 October 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The Council of the London Borough of Redbridge ("the Authority") are seeking Tenders from suitably experienced and qualified organisations for the Framework Agreement for the provision of short break services for children and young people with disabilities on behalf of the London Borough of Redbridge.

The Government and the Council require all children to have the best start in life and the on-going support that they and their families need to fulfil their potential and maximise their wellbeing.

Children with a disability are less likely to achieve their potential in a range of areas as compared to their non-disabled peers. The aim is to improve their outcomes, in turn allowing them to benefit from equality of opportunity and increasing their involvement and inclusion in society and mainstream services. This will reduce social inequality and allow communities to benefit from the contribution that disabled children and their families can make harnessing their talent and fostering tolerance, diversity, and difference

The main aims of short break services are to provide disabled children and young people the opportunity to:

 Participate in fun, interesting, and safe activities
 Relax and have fun to develop friendships
 Develop their independence

They also give families an opportunity to:

• Have a break from their caring responsibilities
• Spend time with other members if their family

The Service is split into 6 lots as follows:

Lot 1: School Based Provision
Lot 2: Outdoors Recreational Activities
Lot 3: Group Activities (Sports, Creative Arts, Youth Recreational Short Breaks)
Lot 4: Transition & Independence Skills to include Befriending
Lot 5: Overnight & Respite
Lot 6: Other Category not covered in Lot 1-5

About the buyer

Contact name

Gemma Edwards

Address

Lynton House , 255-259 High Road
ILford
IG1 1NY
United Kingdom

Email

Gemma.Edwards@walthamforest.gov.uk

Website

http://www.redbridge.gov.uk/