Published date: 1 November 2024

Last edited date: 1 November 2024

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: 4 December 2024, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£1,100,000

Procurement reference

BLACK001-DN652457-29754019

Published date

1 November 2024

Closing date

4 December 2024

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

1 February 2025

Contract end date

31 March 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure (above threshold)

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The Council has reopened for competition, the flexible framework for providers who can deliver one, or more, of the types of care and support packages required. Experience of Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and / or Disabilities is essential for organisations who wish to deliver support for Children. A thorough understanding of the sensory, emotional and behavioural needs of children who have a diagnosis of ASD, ADHD, GDD and other disabilities is essential.

The Flexible Framework is divided into lots based on categories of services/specialisms as follows:
Lot 1: Individualised Support Service - Support to build social skills and access activities in the local area

Lot 2: Personal Domiciliary Care - Personal care provided in the home

There is no guarantee of business, including number of hours/levels of work, or duration of care packages to be awarded under the flexible framework. Any work allocated under the framework will be on a spot purchase basis.

Demand for this service is unpredictable and can fluctuate between low level support and intensive and challenging packages of care. At the present time the Council provides services for CYP with a range of care and support needs. The equates to c10,000 hours per year but this may increase or decrease.

The Council is seeking responsive providers who are committed to working in Blackpool and helping us by picking up packages of care when they are needed.

The Council will set the price for service delivery within the terms of the Contract based on an hourly rate for lot 1 and 2.

It is anticipated that the contract term will be from 01 February 2025 to 31 March 2026, with the option to extend incrementally for a period of 2 + 2 years (subject to contract review and budget availability).Please note this opportunity is being conducted under the requirements of the Light Touch Regime and therefore we have designed a flexible framework as allowed under the requirements.

Any published framework value is an estimate. For the purposes of the procurement exercise we are advertising this as an above threshold tender; however we do not expect the value of all work awarded under the flexible framework across the whole duration to exceed £1.1m. Bidders should note that the level of work awarded under this framework is likely to be lower in value. As an indicator, current level of need across all provision of the type required is c10,000 hours per annum.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Flexible Framework: Individual Care and Support for Children and Young People

  • Awarded contract
  • Published 1 November 2024

Links

About the buyer

Contact name

Jenna Douthwaite

Address

PO Box 4
Blackpool
FY1 1NA
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1253477752

Email

jenna.douthwaite@blackpool.gov.uk

Website

http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/