Published date: 15 May 2023

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: 7 July 2023, 3pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Youth education services - 80310000

  • Welfare services for children and young people - 85311300

  • Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 92000000

    • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

B69 3DB

Value of contract

£760,000

Procurement reference

IT-230-6934-SMBC 23028

Published date

15 May 2023

Closing date

7 July 2023

Closing time

3pm

Contract start date

1 October 2023

Contract end date

31 March 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

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

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The purpose of the 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 free play opportunities on behalf of Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council branded as Go Play Sandwell. Programme Overview. The basis of the Council's Vision 2030, best start in life, is that the earlier help can be provided for children and families the earlier they can thrive and enjoy success. This funding supports this vision with particular emphasis on:
o Ensuring that our universal services, which all families can access to help build resilience and develop skills, are available to them to help meet the needs of their children.
o Encouraging and enabling families to help themselves through the provision of effective information and developing the capability of communities, to support families without the need for intervention.
o Wherever possible, our services will work in smaller neighbourhood localities to build networks of support
o Engaging with children and families, using their views to shape the programme
o Providing a rigorous approach to the quality and impact of services funded (which is continuously monitored) and using funding in the best possible way.
SMBC recognises that play has a valuable role to play in increasing children's confidence, self-esteem and social interactions. Reducing segregation within communities and contributing to the development of social capital, by providing communities with a focus for informal networks of family support.

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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Michelle Hackwood

Address

Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3DB
United Kingdom

Telephone

0121 569 2873

Email

michelle_hackwood@sandwell.gov.uk