Published date: 1 November 2019
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Contract summary
Industry
Daycare services for disabled children and young people - 85312120
Location of contract
West Midlands
Value of contract
£700,000 to £800,000
Procurement reference
IA1617.
Published date
1 November 2019
Closing date
4 December 2019
Contract start date
1 April 2020
Contract end date
31 March 2022
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?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
The Council is seeking to secure suitable Providers to provide Children's Short Break Activities and Support Services for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Providers are required who can offer Children's Short Break Activities and Support Services which are safe and enjoyable and promote independence and meet the varied needs of Children and Young People within Staffordshire.
Comprises of 3 lots:
Lot 1. Activities Family Attendance (Age 0-17 years)
Family Attendance can be accessed by Children and Young People with SEND aged 0-17 years old, as in accordance with the specified Eligibility Criteria, and their Families. This may include parents / Carers, siblings and extended family members.
Activities - Family Attendance may include, but are not limited to:
• Family Fun / Information Days;
• Leisure and Recreational Activities and Trips;
Providers may facilitate activities specifically for Children and Young people with SEND and their Families to participate in or may seek to provide additional support / resources to enable Children and Young People with SEND and their Families to participate in 'existing universal' activities.
The provision of Activities - Family Attendance may:
• Enable the 'whole family unit' to spend 'quality time' participating in a fun and interesting activity;
• Enable Children and Young People with SEND and their Families and Carers to connect / socialise with their local community;
• Equip Families and Carers of Children and Young people with SEND with the skills and confidence to participate in further community based opportunities.
Lot 2. Activities For Children / Young People Individual Attendance (Age 0-17 years)
Activities for Children/Young People Individual Attendance can be accessed by Children and Young People with SEND aged 0-17 years old, as in accordance with the specified Eligibility Criteria, independently of their Families and Carers
Activities for Children/Young People Individual Attendance may include, but are not limited to:
• Preparing for independence;
• Leisure and Recreational Activities and Trips;
Providers may facilitate activities specifically for Children and Young People with SEND to participate in or may seek to provide additional support to enable Children and Young People with SEND to participate in 'existing universal' activities.
Lot 3. Life / Independence Skills (Age 11-25 years)
Lifeskills and Independence can be accessed by Children and Young People with SEND aged 11-25 years old, as in accordance with the specified Eligibility Criteria, independently of their Families and Carers.
Providers will require skills in working with Children and Young People with SEND and their Families or Carers to identify and agree Individualised Person Centred Outcomes, to be achieved through this time limited provision, in advance of the physical provision of support commencing.
More information
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This is an electronic tender. Suppliers should register by completing their details on the Proactis e-tendering system: https:// supplierlive.proactisp2p.com and then register an interest in this opportunity.
About the buyer
Contact name
Caroline Clarke
Address
Tipping Street
STAFFORD
ST162DH
England
Telephone
01785 854653
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